Libra

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations'Libra': /ˈliːbrə/; 'libra': /ˈlaɪbrə/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling'Libra': (lē′brə, lī′-); 'libra': (lī′brə, lē′-; Currency lē′vä)

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Libra /ˈliːbrə/ n ( Latin genitive Librae /ˈliːbriː/)

a small faint zodiacal constellation in the S hemisphere, lying between Virgo and Scorpius on the ecliptic
Also called: the Scales, the Balance the seventh sign of the zodiac, symbol ♎, having a cardinal air classification and ruled by the planet Venus. The sun is in this sign between about Sept 23 and Oct 22

-libra-, root.

Astronomy-libra- comes from Latin, where it has the meaning "balance;
weigh.'' This meaning is found in such words as: deliberate, equilibrium.

li•bra¹ (lī′brə, lē′-),USA pronunciation n., pl. -brae (-brē, -brī).USA pronunciation

Weights and Measures, Antiquitythe ancient Roman pound (containing 5053 grains or 327.4 grams).

li•bra² (lē′vrä),USA pronunciation n., pl. -bras

(-vräs).USA pronunciation

Li•bra (lē′brə, lī′-),USA pronunciation n., [gen.] -brae (-brī, -brē)USA pronunciation for 1.

Astronomythe Balance, a zodiacal constellation between Virgo and Serpens.
Astrology
- the seventh sign of the zodiac: the cardinal air sign. See illus. under zodiac.
- Also, Li′bran. a person born under this sign, usually between September 23rd and October 22nd.

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libra /ˈlaɪbrə/ n ( pl -brae /-briː/)

an ancient Roman unit of weight corresponding to 1 pound, but equal to about 12 ounces

Etymology: 14th Century: from Latin, literally: scales

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