Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pondus

/ˈpɑndəs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: pon-dus
IPA: /ˈpɑndəs/

9

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An old English measure of weight, usually of wool, perhaps equal to 3 cloves.

Example Sentences

"The pondus of wool at Alton Barnes and Stert is three cloves or 21 pounds."

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *pondos Latin pondusbor. English pondus Borrowed from Latin pondus (“a weight”).

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈpɑndəs/
British English: /ˈpɒndəs/

Phrases

pondus Judaeus

Frequently Paired Words

pondus Judaeus

Questions

How do you pronounce pondus?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɑndəs/.
What does pondus mean?: An old English measure of weight, usually of wool, perhaps equal to 3 cloves.
Where does pondus come from?: Etymology tree Proto-Italic *pondos Latin pondusbor. English pondus Borrowed from Latin pondus (“a weight”).

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