caban
/kˈeɪbən/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.38 in modern English
9
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A grain measure equal to 3.47 cubic feet, used in the Philippine Islands.
name
A surname.
Example Sentences
- "After a good harvest the caban fetches four reales; but just before the harvest the price rises to one dollar, and often much higher."
- "Eusebio Mazorca further states: [105]--"The Governor receives payment of the tribute in rice-paddy, which he credits to the native at two reales in silver per caban."