almotolia
nounfemininearcaico/ɐɫmuˈtoliɐ/rare
al·mo·to·li·a
Definition
An old unit of capacity for liquids, especially for olive oil, of variable value depending on the region.
The contract stipulated payment of twenty almotolias of olive oil.
The almotolia was a common measure in Alentejo oil mills.
Etymology
Do árabe 'al-matliyya'.