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uncia

noun
un·​cia | \ ˈənchēə\
plural unciae\ -​ēˌē \

Definition of uncia

: a twelfth part: such as
a : inch
b : a bronze coin of the ancient Roman republic worth ¹/₁₂ as
c : a bronze coin of ancient Sicily worth ¹/₁₂ litra

History and Etymology for uncia

Latin

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