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单词 metrete
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Definition of metrete in English:

metrete

(also metretes)
noun mɪˈtriːt
Ancient Greek History
  • An ancient Greek liquid measure equivalent to about 40 litres (approx. 9 gallons).

Origin

Late Middle English. From classical Latin metrēta and its etymon ancient Greek μετρητής from μετρεῖν to measure (from μέτρον) + -της, suffix forming agent nouns.

 
 

Definition of metrete in US English:

metrete

(also metretes)
nounmɪˈtriːt
Ancient Greek History
  • An ancient Greek liquid measure equivalent to about 40 litres (approx. 9 gallons).

Origin

Late Middle English. From classical Latin metrēta and its etymon ancient Greek μετρητής from μετρεῖν to measure (from μέτρον) + -της, suffix forming agent nouns.

 
 
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