Libra (redirected from librae)

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

Noun

Astrol the seventh sign of the zodiac; the Scales [Latin]

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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 → Libra

Libra [ˈliːbrə] n → la Balance;

to be Libra → être de la Balance

Libra [ˈliːbrə] n → Waage f;

to be Libra → Waage sein

Libra [ˈliːbrə] n → Bilancia;

to be Libra → essere della Bilancia