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libra

1

[lahy-bruh, lee-]

noun

plural

librae 
  1. the ancient Roman pound (containing 5053 grains or 327.4 grams).



libra

2

[lee-vrah]

noun

plural

libras 
  1. sol.

Libra

3

[lee-bruh, lahy-]

noun

genitive

Librae 
  1. Astronomy.Ìýthe Balance, a zodiacal constellation between Virgo and Serpens.

  2. Astrology.Ìý

    1. the seventh sign of the zodiac: the cardinal air sign.

    2. Also Libran. a person born under this sign, usually between September 23rd and October 22nd.

Libra

1

/ ˈ±ô¾±Ë²ú°ùÉ™ /

noun

  1. astronomy a small faint zodiacal constellation in the S hemisphere, lying between Virgo and Scorpius on the ecliptic

  2. astrology

    1. Also called: the Scales.Ìý the Balance.Ìýthe seventh sign of the zodiac, symbol ♎, having a cardinal air classification and ruled by the planet Venus. The sun is in this sign between about Sept 23 and Oct 22

    2. a person born under this sign

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. astrology born under or characteristic of Libra

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

libra

2

/ ˈ±ô²¹Éª²ú°ùÉ™ /

noun

  1. an ancient Roman unit of weight corresponding to 1 pound, but equal to about 12 ounces

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Libra

  1. A constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Scorpius and Virgo. Libra (the Scales or Balance) is the seventh sign of the zodiac.

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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of Libra1

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin ±ôÄ«²ú°ù²¹

Origin of Libra2

< Spanish < Latin ±ôÄ«²ú°ù²¹ libra 1

Origin of Libra3

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin ±ôÄ«²ú°ù²¹ literally, pair of scales, libra 1
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of Libra1

C14: from Latin, literally: scales
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What doesÌýLibra mean?

Libra is the name of a constellation that is interpreted as representing a pair of scales. It is also known as the Scales or the Balance.A constellation is a group of stars that appear near each other in the sky—especially a group that has been given a name. Libra is considered one of the 12 zodiacal constellations—constellations that appear within a particular portion of the sky called the zodiac.In astronomy, the zodiac is the band of sky along which the paths of the sun, the moon, and the planets appear to move.Despite its basis in astronomy, the word zodiac is mainly associated with and most often used in the context of astrology, the nonscientific practice in which the positions of heavenly bodies at certain times are thought to influence or be correlated with human behavior and events. In astrology, zodiac refers to a diagram (often a circular one) representing the zodiac belt and showing the symbols associated with each of the 12 constellations or sections, which are called the signs of the zodiac. Libra is one of these signs. It is situated between Virgo and Scorpio and is considered the seventh sign of the zodiac.The other signs of the zodiac are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.The position of the sun in a particular portion of the zodiac at the moment of a person’s birth is thought to correlate with their personality. This is what people are referring to when they talk about their zodiac sign (or star sign or often just sign). People whose sign is Libra are those born between September 23 and October 22.The word Libra can be used as a noun to refer to someone who is born during this time, as in I was born in late October, so I’m a Libra. The word Libran can be used to mean the same thing. It can also be used as an adjective form of Libra.Example: Oh, your birthday is in October? Are you a Libra?

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