A unit of weight or measurement used in some South Asian countries, particularly for precious metals and spices.
From Sanskrit and Hindi origins, related to gold and weight measurement systems in Indian commerce. The term reflects ancient trade practices in the Indian subcontinent.
This word is a window into the ancient trade networks of Asia—when merchants needed precise standards to trade gold and spices across vast distances, they developed specialized vocabulary that's still echoed in modern weight systems.
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