Arroba
Pronunciation : Ar*ro"ba
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Sp. and Pg., from Ar. arrub, ar-rubu, a fourth part.]
Definition : 1. A Spanish weight used in Mexico and South America = 25.36 lbs. avoir.; also, an old Portuguese weight, used in Brazil = 32.38 lbs. avoir.
2. A Spanish liquid measure for wine = 3.54 imp. gallons, and for oil = 2.78 imp. gallons.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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