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− | + | In the Ars colibristica there are references to the ancient Roman measure tradition: | |
− | + | LIQUIDIS | |
− | Amphora:anfora, | + | Amphora:anfora, measure of liquids; |
− | Culeus: | + | Culeus: 20 anfore |
− | Quadrantal: | + | Quadrantal: 8 congi; |
− | Congius: | + | Congius: 3,27 l; |
− | Sextarius: | + | Sextarius: nearly half litre or granaglie (quarter of moggio); |
− | Hemina: | + | Hemina: half sextarius (nearly270 cc); |
− | Urna: | + | Urna: half anfora (13 litre nearly): |
− | Cyathus: | + | Cyathus:1/12 of sestario; |
− | Acetabula: | + | Acetabula: one ciato and half. |
− | Ligula: | + | Ligula: three dramme |
− | + | WEIGHT | |
− | Drachma: dracma, | + | Drachma: dracma, Athenian measure; |
− | Pondus: | + | Pondus: weight of one pound; |
− | + | LENGHT | |
− | Pes: | + | Pes: around 30 cm. |
− | Iugero: | + | Iugero: agriarian measure, around 25 are |
− | Palmus: | + | Palmus: unknown |
− | Scrupulus: | + | Scrupulus: unknown |
− | ( | + | (Source: Latin-Italian dictionary Olivetti) |