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metreta

metreta is the alternative form of metrete.

Meaning of metrete

Noun

metrete (plural metretes or metretae)

  1. A unit of liquid measure, in Ancient Greece, equal to about 40 litres

Questions about metreta

What is metreta the alternative form of?
Metreta is the alternative form of metrete.

Words near metreta in the dictionary

  1. metres per second
  2. metresse
  3. metresses
  4. metrestick
  5. metresticks
  6. metreta
  7. metretae
  8. metretai
  9. metrete
  10. metretes
  11. metri causa

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