Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

maund

noun

/mɔːnd/

Definition

A unit of measurement used for weighing goods, especially in commerce, which varies regionally but is often equivalent to approximately 40-50 kilograms.

Examples

The farmer sold five maunds of rice at the market.
In some regions, a maund is used to measure the weight of fruits and vegetables.
She carried a maund of wheat to the bakery.

Meaning

The term ‘maund’ can refer to a measure of weight in certain contexts, particularly in trade and agriculture, where it denotes a particular quantity of product.