quintal

kwɪntɑːl

Definitions

1. noun

a unit of weight or mass, especially in South America, equal to 100 kilograms

“The farmer loaded the quintal of fresh produce into the truck.”

2. noun

a measure of weight or quantity, especially in the context of agricultural produce

“The market sold the quintal of wheat at a competitive price.”

Synonyms

  • cwt
  • hundredweight

Antonyms

  • zero