1. Plural of libra; units of weight equal to approximately 0.45 kilograms or 1 pound in the avoirdupois system.
Usage: Primarily used in historical or Spanish-language contexts; in modern English, 'pounds' is the standard term.
2. Plural of Libra; the seventh sign of the zodiac, represented by the symbol of the scales.
Usage: Capitalized when referring to the zodiac sign or constellation.

Examples

• The recipe calls for three libras of flour.
• In medieval times, merchants measured goods in libras.
• People born under Libras are said to be balanced and fair-minded.
• The zodiac includes twelve signs, one of which is Libras.
• The old scale showed the weight in libras rather than kilograms.