noun

oitava

Oitava (noun) means a traditional Portuguese unit of dry measure, equivalent to 1.6–2.4 liters in different 19th-century contexts.

noun

A traditional Portuguese unit of dry measure, equivalent to 1.6–2.4 liters in different 19th-century contexts.

A traditional Portuguese unit of mass, usually equivalent to 3.6 grams.

A traditional Brazilian unit of weight, equivalent to 17.44 carats, typically used for gold and precious stones.

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Etymology

From Portuguese oitava, from Old Galician-Portuguese oitavo, from Latin octāvus (“eighth”), q.v., in reference to it making up one-eighth of the alqueire (Portuguese bushel) or onça (Portuguese ounce). Doublet of octave, octavo, and ochava.

Rhymes for oitava

Ava lava Java Cava Sava Nava guava brava slava baklava balaclava Bratislava

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of oitava?

"oitava" (noun) means a traditional Portuguese unit of dry measure, equivalent to 1.6–2.4 liters in different 19th-century contexts.

What are the different meanings of oitava?

"oitava" has 3 main meanings: 1. A traditional Portuguese unit of dry measure, equivalent to 1.6–2.4 liters in different 19th-century contexts; 2. A traditional Portuguese unit of mass, usually equivalent to 3.6 grams; 3. A traditional Brazilian unit of weight, equivalent to 17.44 carats, typically used for gold and precious stones.