Congius
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Congius is a noun meaning (historical) A Roman unit of mass instituted by Vespasian equivalent to about 3.3 kg, the weight of a congius of water.
Meaning
(historical) A Roman unit of mass instituted by Vespasian equivalent to about 3.3 kg, the weight of a congius of water.
More Meanings
- (historical) A Roman unit of liquid measure reckoned as the volume of 10 Roman pounds of wine and equivalent to about 3.3 L although differing slightly over time.
Word Forms
- congiuses
- congii
Synonyms for congius
Depending on context, synonyms include gallon, congy, conge.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gallon, quartarius, lingula, urna, sextarius, amphora.
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