noun
congius
Congius (noun) means an old Roman measure of liquid, roughly equal to 3.3 litres.
noun
1
An old Roman measure of liquid, roughly equal to 3.3 litres.
2
An old Roman unit of weight, about 3.3 kilograms, based on the weight of that much water.
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Etymology
Came into English from Latin congius, from Ancient Greek κογχίον (konkhíon), from κόγχη (kónkhē) and κόγχος (kónkhos, “mussel shell”) + -ίον (-íon, “-y: forming diminutives”).
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What is the meaning of congius?
"congius" (noun) means an old Roman measure of liquid, roughly equal to 3.3 litres.
What is another word for congius?
Other words for "congius" include gallon.
What are the different meanings of congius?
"congius" has 2 main meanings: 1. An old Roman measure of liquid, roughly equal to 3.3 litres; 2. An old Roman unit of weight, about 3.3 kilograms, based on the weight of that much water.
