Boisseau

/bwɑːˈsoʊ/ noun

A unit of dry measure used in France and other parts of Europe, equivalent to roughly 13 liters or a bushel of grain.

From Old French 'boisseau,' likely derived from 'boite' (box or container) combined with a diminutive suffix, referring to a standard wooden measuring box used for grain.

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