Congius

noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounAn ancient Roman unit of volume in liquid measure consisting of six sextarii or one-eighth amphora (about 118 fluid ounces).

2.nounAn ancient Roman unit of weight under Vespasian equal to the weight of a congius of water.

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