Arratel

/ˈærətəl/ noun

An old unit of weight used in Muslim countries, roughly equivalent to 2-3 pounds, also called a rotal or rotl.

From Arabic 'ratt' or 'rotl,' the term traveled through Mediterranean trade routes and was adapted into Spanish and Portuguese as 'arratel.' It remained a standard measurement in commercial and pharmaceutical contexts for centuries.

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