HECTARE


Meaning of HECTARE in English

[ 'hɛktɛ: , -α: ]

(abbrev.: ha )

■ noun a metric unit of square measure, equal to 10,000 square metres (2.471 acres).

Derivatives

hectarage noun

Origin

C19: from Fr., from Gk hekaton 'hundred' + are 2 .

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