litre.
The metric unit of fluid measure, equal to one cubic decimetre. Symbol: L, l, or ℓ.
Meaning & usage
The metric unit of fluid measure, equal to one cubic decimetre. Symbol: L, l, or ℓ.
You should be able to fill four cups with one litre of water.
A measure of volume equivalent to a litre.
Where this word comes from
From French litre, from Medieval Latin litra, from Ancient Greek λίτρα (lítra, “a Sicilian coin, a measure of weight”). Related to Latin lībra. Doublet of arratel, libbra, Libra, libra, lira, litra, livre, and rottol.
Lithraea caustica, a Chilean tree or bush.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Spanish litre.
Alternative form of litter.
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