CONGIUS


Meaning of CONGIUS in English

ˈkänjēəs noun

( plural con·gii -jēˌī)

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, probably modification of Greek konchos conch (also, a liquid measure); akin to Greek konchē conch — more at conch

1. : an ancient Roman unit of liquid capacity equal to 1/8 amphora or 0.84 United States gallon

2. pharmacy : gallon — abbr. cong or C

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