modius

词形变化

modii 复数 modii

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A Roman dry measure of about a peck or 9 litres.

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  2. 2.

    Various medieval units of dry and liquid volume.

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  3. 3.

    A bushel-shaped headdress worn by certain deities in classical art.

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词源

Learned borrowing from Latin modius, from modus (“a measure”) + -ius (adjective-forming suffix). Doublet of muid and mud. See also almud and almude.

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