Definition

A measurement used for dry goods in some Middle Eastern countries, which is equal to 198 liters in Egypt but can differ in other places.

Example

The farmer sold his grain by the ardeb, ensuring he had the correct amount for his customers.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of an ardeb?

No, what is that?

It's actually a unit of dry measure used in some Middle Eastern countries.

That's interesting! I had no idea there were so many different measurement units.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'ardeb' originates from Arabic 'ardab', meaning a measure of grain or a specific quantity of agricultural produce. It was adopted into English to refer to a unit of measure for grain.

Memory Tip

Think of the Arabic word 'ardab' which refers to a specific measure of grain, helping you remember that 'ardeb' is related to measuring agricultural produce.

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