tola
/ˈtoʊlə/
noun
- A unit of weight used in South Asia, equal to about 11.66 grams (0.375 troy ounce), traditionally used for gold, silver, and other precious items.
- The jeweler weighed the gold necklace and said it was exactly one tola.
- She bought a tola of silver coins as an investment.
- In many Indian markets, spices are still sold by the tola.