Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ardeb
Noun
/ˈɑːrdɛb/
Definition
Ardeb is a unit of measure traditionally used in agriculture, particularly for grains.
Examples
- The farmer harvested an ardeb of wheat from his field.
- In historical texts, you might find references to payments made in ardeb of barley.
Meaning
The term ‘ardeb’ refers to a certain quantity of grain, which varies by region but is conventionally about 4.5 bushels or 200 liters.
Synonyms
- measure
- unit of grain
- capacity
