libra

¹

[ lahy-bruh, lee- ]

noun

, plural li·brae [lahy, -bree, lee, -brahy].

1. the ancient Roman pound (containing 5053 grains or 327.4 grams).

libra

²

[ lee-vrah ]

noun

, plural li·bras [lee, -v, r, ahs].

1. sol ³( def 2 ).

Libra

³

[ lee-bruh, lahy- ]

noun

, genitive Li·brae [lee, -brahy, lahy, -bree]

1. Astronomy. the Balance, a zodiacal constellation between Virgo and Serpens.
2. Astrology.
   1. the seventh sign of the zodiac: the cardinal air sign.
   2. Also Libran. a person born under this sign, usually between September 23rd and October 22nd.

Libra

¹

/ ˈliːbrə /

noun

1. astronomy a small faint zodiacal constellation in the S hemisphere, lying between Virgo and Scorpius on the ecliptic
2. astrology
   1. Also calledthe Scalesthe Balance the seventh sign of the zodiac, symbol ♎, having a cardinal air classification and ruled by the planet Venus. The sun is in this sign between about Sept 23 and Oct 22
   2. a person born under this sign

adjective

1. astrology born under or characteristic of Libra

libra

²

/ ˈlaɪbrə /

noun

1. an ancient Roman unit of weight corresponding to 1 pound, but equal to about 12 ounces

Libra

/ lē′brə /

1. A constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Scorpius and Virgo. Libra (the Scales or Balance) is the seventh sign of the zodiac.

Word History and Origins

Origin of libra¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin lībra

Origin of libra²

< Spanish < Latin lībra libra ¹

Origin of libra³

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin lībra literally, pair of scales, libra ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of libra¹

C14: from Latin, literally: scales

Example Sentences

When loving a Libra — because, really, there is no choice but to love them — there’s one crucial caveat.

From Los Angeles Times

So much for a fun summer; she’s now learning the joys of a Los Angeles morning commute and cutthroat office politics at a fashion company called Libra.

From Los Angeles Times

This planet orbits a star in the constellation Libra more than 300 light-years, or thousands of trillions of miles, from Earth.

From Science Daily

The gang’s murky structure helped earn it the "Scattered" nickname, as well as another industry moniker, "Muddled Libra," among researchers.

From Reuters

She is Libra and has the power to understand the other guy.

From Salon