Troy in Latin
Troy in Latin is Troia, Teucria — Troy means describing the traditional system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones, in which a pound equals twelve ounces rather than sixteen.
Troy in Latin
Troia
(historical) An ancient city in what is now northwestern Turkey.
Teucria
(historical) An ancient city in what is now northwestern Turkey.
What does "Troy" mean?
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adj Describing the traditional system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones, in which a pound equals twelve ounces rather than sixteen.
"Gold bars are priced by the troy ounce, not the ordinary ounce used for groceries."
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Troy in a sentence
- Gold bars are priced by the troy ounce, not the ordinary ounce used for groceries.
- A troy pound is lighter than the everyday avoirdupois pound most people are used to.
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What is "Troy" in Latin?
"Troy" in Latin is Troia, Teucria. Troy means: Describing the traditional system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones, in which a pound equals twelve ounces rather than sixteen.
How do you use "Troy" in a sentence?
Example: "Gold bars are priced by the troy ounce, not the ordinary ounce used for groceries." In Latin, "Troy" is Troia, Teucria.
Are there other ways to say "Troy" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "Troy": Troia, Teucria.
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