TROY WEIGHT

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

A system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains

Synonyms:

troy; troy weight

Classified under:

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure

Hypernyms ("troy weight" is a kind of...):

system of weights; weight (a system of units used to express the weight of something)

Meronyms (parts of "troy weight"):

troy unit (any of the unit of the troy system of weights)

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