almocadeira
nounfemininearcaico/ɐɫmuˈkɐðɐjɾɐ/rare
al·mo·ca·dei·ra
Definition
An old unit of capacity for liquids, equivalent to about 4 litres.
The old recipe called for an almocadeira of wine.
The muleteer carried oil in almocadeiras.
Etymology
Do árabe 'al-muqaddira'.