congius
Noun

congius (plural congii)

  1. (historical units of measure) An ancient Roman unit of volume in liquid measure consisting of six sextarii or one-eighth amphora (about 118 fluid ounces).
  2. (historical units of measure) An ancient Roman unit of weight under Vespasian equal to the weight of a congius of water.
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