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almotolia

nounfemininearchaicrare/ɐɫmuˈtoliɐ/al·mo·to·li·a

Definition

1

An old unit of capacity for liquids, especially for olive oil, of variable value depending on the region.

Usage examples

“The contract stipulated payment of twenty almotolias of olive oil.”
“The almotolia was a common measure in Alentejo oil mills.”