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.
Medieval spice merchants relied on this unit to measure precious ingredients like saffron and pepper—a single arratel of these luxuries could cost as much as a month's wages for an ordinary worker!
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