almud

/ˈælmʌd/
noun
  1. A unit of dry volume used in some Spanish-speaking countries, roughly equal to 4.6 liters or about 1.2 gallons.
    • The merchant measured the grain using an almud container.
    • In the old recipe, it calls for one almud of barley.
    • The farmer sold an almud of wheat at the market.
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