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Definition of: libra
(lī′brə for def. 1, lē′brä for defs. 2 and 3) noun
1. The Roman pound, equivalent to 327 grams.
2. The Spanish and Portuguese pound of sixteen ounces.
3. A gold coin of Peru, equal to ten soles. [<L, pound]
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