congius
/ˈkɑndʒiəs/
noun
- An ancient Roman unit of volume equal to about 3.25 liters (0.86 gallon), used for measuring liquids.
- Historians estimate that a Roman soldier's daily wine ration was about one congius.
- The merchant filled a congius with olive oil to sell at the market.
- The amphora held eight congii of water for the long journey.