Definitions
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- noun A Greek dry measure, mentioned by Homer, and originally the daily ration of a man, but varying from a quart to over a quart and a half.
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- noun A
dry measure of 2pints or greater.
Etymologies
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From Ancient Greek χοῖνιξ (choînix).
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A dry measure of ancient Greece (variously estimated in imperial measure at one quart, and 1½ pints).
September 1, 2008