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单词 medimnus
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Definition of medimnus in English:

medimnus

noun məˈdɪmnəs
  • An ancient Greek unit of (dry) capacity, equal to approx. 12 gallons (approx. 55 litres).

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Lodowick Lloyd (fl. 1573–1607). From classical Latin medimnus (masculine; also medimnum, neuter) from ancient Greek μέδιμνος, denoting both a dry measure and a land measure. The μεδ- in μέδιμνος is probably cognate with mete; the -μνος termination may be compared with -mnus in classical Latin alumnus; the -ι- remains unexplained.

Definition of medimnus in US English:

medimnus

nounməˈdɪmnəs
  • An ancient Greek unit of (dry) capacity, equal to approx. 12 gallons (approx. 55 litres).

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Lodowick Lloyd (fl. 1573–1607). From classical Latin medimnus (masculine; also medimnum, neuter) from ancient Greek μέδιμνος, denoting both a dry measure and a land measure. The μεδ- in μέδιμνος is probably cognate with mete; the -μνος termination may be compared with -mnus in classical Latin alumnus; the -ι- remains unexplained.

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