Liter

/ˈlitər/ noun

Definition

A unit of measurement for volume or capacity, used especially for liquids; one liter equals about one quart.

Etymology

From French 'litre,' derived from Greek 'litra' (a unit of weight); the metric system creators borrowed and adapted this ancient Greek unit, renaming it for modern volume measurement.

Kelly Says

The word 'liter' is fascinating because it shows how the metric system is actually a patchwork—while most units like 'meter' and 'gram' were totally invented by the French, 'liter' was recycled from ancient Greek!

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