What does ALMUD mean?

Almud

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions: A unit of dry measure used in Spain and Spanish-speaking countries, varying in quantity according to locality but usually equivalent to about 33 liters (1.2 cubic feet).

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈælməd/, UK: /ˈalmʊd/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "almud" comes from the Arabic word "al-mudd", which means a measure. It was introduced to Spain during the Islamic rule and has been used in Spain and Spanish-speaking countries ever since. The almud is a traditional measure of dry goods, such as grain, used in trade and commerce.

5. Synonyms: bushel, peck, dry measure

6. Related Words: bushel, pecked, metric, litre, cubic

7. Example Sentences:

• The farmer sold his wheat by the almud.
• The almud was used as a standard measure in Spanish markets.
• The almud was a common unit of measure during the medieval period.