Libra

Li·bra  (lbr, l-)

n.

1. A constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Scorpius and Virgo. Also called Balance, Scales.

2.

a. The seventh sign of the zodiac in astrology. Also called Balance, Scales.

b. One who is born under this sign.

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[Middle English, from Latin Lbra, from lbra, balance, the constellation Libra.]

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li·bra  (lbr)

n. pl. li·brae (-br) Abbr. lb.

A unit of weight in ancient Rome equivalent to about 12 ounces.

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[Middle English, from Latin lbra.]

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libra [ˈlaɪbrə]

n pl -brae [-briː]

(Mathematics & Measurements / Units) an ancient Roman unit of weight corresponding to 1 pound, but equal to about 12 ounces

[from Latin, literally: scales]

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Libra [ˈliːbrə]

n Latin genitive Librae [ˈliːbriː]

1. (Astronomy) Astronomy a small faint zodiacal constellation in the S hemisphere, lying between Virgo and Scorpius on the ecliptic

2. (Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Astrology) Astrology

a.  Also called the Scales the Balance the seventh sign of the zodiac, symbol ♎, having a cardinal air classification and ruled by the planet Venus. The sun is in this sign between about Sept. 23 and Oct. 22

b.  a person born under this sign

adj

(Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Astrology) Astrology born under or characteristic of Libra Also (for senses 2b, 3) Libran [ˈlɪbrən]

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Libra  (lbr)

A constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Scorpius and Virgo. Libra (the Scales or Balance) is the seventh sign of the zodiac.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	Libra - (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra Balance individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too much for one person to do" astrology, star divination - a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon
	2.	Libra - a small faint zodiacal constellation in the southern hemisphere; between Virgo and Scorpius zodiac - a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes
	3.	Libra - the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22 Libra the Balance, Libra the Scales, Balance

Translations

Libra [ˈliːbrə] N

1. (= sign, constellation) → Libra f

2. (= person) → libra mf
he's (a) Libra → es libra

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Libra [ˈliːbrə] n

(= sign) → la Balance
born under the sign of Libra → né(e) sous le signe de la Balance

(= person) → natif/ive m/f de la Balance
to be a Libra, to be Libra → être de la Balance, être Balance

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Libra

n → Waage f; she’s (a) Libra → sie ist Waage

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Libra [ˈliːbrə] n (Astron, Astrology) → Bilancia
to be Libra → essere della Bilancia

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Libra → الميزان Váhy Vægten Waage Ζυγός Libra vaaka Balance vaga Bilancia 天秤座 천칭자리 Weegschaal Vekten Waga Libra Весы Vågen ราศีตุล Terazi burcu cung Thiên Bình 天秤座