uncia

/ˈʌnʃi.ə/

UK: /ˈʌnʃi.ə/

ɅNƩI · ə (2 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

The Roman ounce, 1/12 of a Roman pound.

Etymology

From Latin uncia (“various Roman units”). Doublet of ounce, inch, onça, onza, oka, ouguiya, and awqiyyah.