hectostere

or hek·to·stere

[ hek-tuh-steer ]

noun

1. a unit of capacity equal to 100 steres, or 131 cubic yards.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hectostere¹

From the French word hectostère, dating back to 1860–65. See hecto-, stere

Example Sentences

Hectostere, hek′to-stēr, n. a measure of solidity of 100 cubic metres, 3531.56 Eng. cubic feet.

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