Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Previous word: arriviste
Next word: Arroe Islands
Definition of: arroba
(ä·rō′bä) noun
1. A liquid measure used in Spain, Mexico, etc., varying from 3.32 to 4.26 U.S. gallons.
2. A Spanish weight, equivalent to 25.37 pounds avoirdupois.
3. A Brazilian weight equivalent to 32.38 pounds avoirdupois. [<Sp. <Arabic al-rub ‘the quarter (part)]
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: