Meaning
A traditional South and East Asian unit of weight, based upon the load of a shoulder pole and varying by place and over time but usually standardized at about 60 kg.
Etymology
Origin: Spanish
From Malay pikul, with influence from earlier Dutch, Spanish, and Portuguese pico.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
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