An ancient Roman unit of liquid measure, roughly equal to about half a liter or a pint.
From Latin 'hemina' or 'hemi-' meaning half, derived ultimately from Greek. It was a standard measurement in Roman commerce and cooking, equal to half a 'sextarius'.
The Romans needed precise measurements for selling wine and grain in the marketplace, so 'hemina' became a legal standard—using the wrong measure could get you in serious trouble with Roman authorities!
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