tahil

/tɑːˈhiːl/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of weight or a unit of capacity, particularly for measuring oil or seeds.

“The merchant calculated the price based on the weight of the tahil of olive oil.”

2. noun

A measuring container or vessel.

“The old tahil was used to measure the ingredients for the traditional recipe.”

Synonyms

  • container
  • unit

Antonyms

  • fraction
  • minuscule