transcription, транскрипция: [ for 1 & 2a ]
ˈlē-brə, sometimes ˈlī-brə, for 2b ˈlē-brə or ˈlēv-rə noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin (genitive Librae ), literally, scales, pound
Date: before 12th century
1. capitalized
a. : a southern zodiacal constellation between Virgo and Scorpio represented by a pair of scales
b.
(1) : the seventh sign of the zodiac in astrology — see zodiac table
(2) : one born under the sign of Libra
2.
a. plural li·brae ˈlī-ˌbrē, ˈlē-ˌbrī
[Latin]
: an ancient Roman unit of weight equal to 327.45 grams
b.
[Spanish & Portuguese, from Latin]
: any of various Spanish, Portuguese, Colombian, or Venezuelan units of weight