rotl

[ rot-l ]

noun

, plural rotls, ar·tal [ahr, -tahl].

1. a unit of weight used in Islamic countries, varying widely in value, but of the order of the pound.
2. a varying unit of dry measure, used in the same areas.

rotl

/ ˈrɒtəl /

noun

1. a unit of weight used in Muslim countries, varying in value between about one and five pounds

Word History and Origins

Origin of rotl¹

First recorded in 1605–15; from Arabic raṭl, from Greek lítra or Latin lībra pound

Word History and Origins

Origin of rotl¹

C17: from Arabic ratl , perhaps from Greek litra a pound