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Nov 29, 2009
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li•bra



Pronunciation: (lī'bru, lē'-), [key]
—n.,
—pl. -braePronunciation: (-brē, -brī). [key]
the ancient Roman pound (containing 5053 grains or 327.4 grams).

li•bra



Pronunciation: (lē'vrä), [key]
—n.,
—pl. -brasPronunciation: (-vräs). [key]
sol3 (def. 2).

Li•bra



Pronunciation: (lē'bru, lī'-), [key]
—n.,
—gen. -braePronunciation: (-brī, -brē) [key] for 1.
1. Astron.the Balance, a zodiacal constellation between Virgo and Serpens.
2. Astrol.
a. the seventh sign of the zodiac: the cardinal air sign. See illus. under zodiac.
b. Also,Li'bran.a person born under this sign, usually between September 23rd and October 22nd.

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