rotl
/ˈrɑtəl/
noun
- A unit of weight used in some Middle Eastern and North African countries, typically equal to about 1 pound (0.45 kg) or slightly more, varying by region.
- In Egypt, a rotl is often considered equal to 449.28 grams.
- At the market, the vendor sold dates for five dinars per rotl.
- The recipe called for half a rotl of lamb, which is roughly half a kilogram.