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English word origin

Etymology of moio

From Portuguese moio, from Latin modius (“Roman peck of about 9 L”), from modus (“measure”) + -ius (“-y: forming adjectives”). Doublet of moyo.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

A traditional Portuguese dry measure, equal to about 0.78–1.15 m³ at different places and times.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Portuguese moio, from Latin modius (“Roman peck of about 9 L”), from modus (“measure”) + -ius (“-y: forming adjectives”). Doublet of moyo.

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  • Derivation mentionmoiopt
  • Derivation mentionmodiusla
  • Doublet mentionmoyoen
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