United States liquid unit

United States liquid unit
noun
a liquid unit officially adopted in the United States Customary System
Hypernyms: ↑liquid unit, ↑liquid measure
Hyponyms:
minim, ↑fluidram, ↑fluid dram, ↑fluid drachm, ↑drachm, ↑fluidounce, ↑fluid ounce, ↑gill, ↑cup, ↑pint, ↑fifth, ↑quart, ↑gallon, ↑gal, ↑barrel, ↑bbl

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