Oitava
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Oitava is a noun meaning (historical) A traditional Portuguese unit of dry measure, equivalent to 1.6–2.4 liters in different 19th-century contexts.
Meaning
(historical) A traditional Portuguese unit of dry measure, equivalent to 1.6–2.4 liters in different 19th-century contexts.
More Meanings
- (historical) A traditional Portuguese unit of mass, usually equivalent to 3.6 grams.
- (historical) A traditional Brazilian unit of weight, equivalent to 17.44 carats, typically used for gold and precious stones.
Word Forms
- oitavas
Synonyms for oitava
Depending on context, synonyms include eighth.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include quarta, alqueire, quartilho, cuarto, cuarta, octavius.
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