bhar

bɑrʱ (Bengali), bhäär (Hindi)

Definitions

1. noun

a unit of weight or mass in the ancient Indian and Southeast Asian systems, equivalent to about 0.62 grams or 0.022 ounces

“In the ancient Indian trade system, the merchant sold the goods at the rate of 10 bhar per rupee.”

Synonyms

  • ser
  • shara

Antonyms

  • hefty
  • ponderous