First Known Use: before 12th century
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libra
noun li·bra \for 1 & 2a ˈlē-brə, sometimes ˈlī-brə, for 2b ˈlē-brə or ˈlēv-rə\
Definition of LIBRA
1
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
2
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
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Origin of LIBRA
Middle English, from Latin (genitive Librae), literally, scales, pound
LIBRAE Defined for Kids
Libra
noun Li·bra \ˈlē-brə, ˈlī-\
Definition of LIBRA for Kids
1
: a constellation between Virgo and Scorpio imagined as a pair of scales
2
: the seventh sign of the zodiac or a person born under this sign
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