librae

/ˈlɪbreɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A Latin word that means ‘sheaves’ or ‘bundles’. It is the genitive plural of libra.

“The ancient Romans used librae to store grains.”

2. noun

In astronomy, a constellation, also known as Virgo.

“The astronomers observed the stars in the constellation Librae.”

Synonyms

  • Virgo
  • bundles
  • sheaves

Antonyms

  • emptiness
  • solitude