Meaning
The Roman ounce, 1/12 of a Roman pound.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin ū̆ncia (“various Roman units”). Doublet of ounce, inch, onça, onza, oka, ouguiya, and awqiyyah.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
ouncetwelfth
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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