almude

/ɑlˈmuðe/ or /ɑlˈmuːde/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of dry measurement in the Iberian Peninsula, especially in medieval Spain, equivalent to about 2.5 liters.

“The medieval trader carefully measured out the grain into almudes to fulfill the customer’s order.”

Synonyms

  • dry measure
  • unit of dry measurement

Antonyms

  • liquid measure
  • unit of liquid measurement