libra

noun li·bra \for 1 & 2a ˈlē-brə, sometimes ˈlī-brə, for 2b ˈlē-brə or ˈlēv-rə\

Definition of LIBRA

capitalized

a : a southern zodiacal constellation between Virgo and Scorpio represented by a pair of scales

b (1) : the seventh sign of the zodiac in astrology — see zodiac table (2) : one born under the sign of Libra

a plural li·brae \ˈlī-ˌbrē, ˈlē-ˌbrī\ [Latin] : an ancient Roman unit of weight equal to 327.45 grams

b [Spanish & Portuguese, from Latin] : any of various Spanish, Portuguese, Colombian, or Venezuelan units of weight

Middle English, from Latin (genitive Librae), literally, scales, pound

First Known Use: before 12th century

LIBRA Defined for Kids

noun Li·bra \ˈlē-brə, ˈlī-\

: a constellation between Virgo and Scorpio imagined as a pair of scales

: the seventh sign of the zodiac or a person born under this sign

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