libra
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The seventh sign of the zodiac (Libra), represented by the scales, which the sun enters around the autumn equinox (about September 23 to October 22), or a person born under this astrological sign.
"As a typical Libra, she always tried to weigh both sides of an argument before making a decision."
A zodiacal constellation (Libra) situated in the southern celestial hemisphere between Virgo and Scorpius, historically representing the scales held by Astraea, the goddess of justice.
"Through the telescope, the astronomer pointed out the binary star system located in the constellation Libra."
An ancient Roman unit of weight (the Roman pound), equal to twelve unciae or approximately 328.9 grams, or a traditional unit of weight of roughly similar value formerly used in Spain, Portugal, and Latin America.
"Roman merchants measured precious metals by the libra, which was subdivided into twelve smaller ounces."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed directly from Latin 'lībra', meaning 'a pair of scales, balance', and also denoting a Roman unit of weight of twelve ounces; this is the source of the standard English abbreviation 'lb.' for pound and the £ symbol for the British pound sterling.