Rottol
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹɒtɒl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rottol is a noun meaning (historical units of measure) A former Middle Eastern and North African unit of dry weight, usually between 1–5 pounds (0.5–2.5 kg).
Meaning
(historical units of measure) A former Middle Eastern and North African unit of dry weight, usually between 1–5 pounds (0.5–2.5 kg).
Example Sentences
Michael Howell's troubles begin with an unauthorised laboratory order for ten rottols of absolute alcohol. One rottol equals two okes, one oke weighs just over a quarter of a kilo, and if you're dealing in such antediluvian weights and measures one must be in the notoriously unstable enclave of Middle Eastern states formerly known as the Levant.
Word Forms
- rottols
- rotol
- rotolo
- rottolo
- rotal
- rotl
- rottil
- rottle
Synonyms for rottol
Depending on context, synonyms include pound.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rotal, rottolo, rotl, rotolo, rattle, ratti.
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