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apothecaries' unit, n.

any weight unit used in pharmacy; an ounce is equal to 480 grains and a pound is equal to 12 ounces
<noun.quantity>

apothecaries' unit apothecaries' weight

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weight unit, weight

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grain scruple dram, drachm, drachma ounce, troy ounce, apothecaries' ounce troy pound, apothecaries' pound