heminae (Meaning)
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heminae (pl.)
of Hemina
Synonyms & Antonyms of heminae
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heminae Sentence Examples
- Ancient Roman merchants used heminae, units of volume, to measure grain and liquids.
- The hemina was approximately half a modern pint, measuring around 270 milliliters.
- A Roman amphora, a large storage vessel, typically held eight heminae.
- The Roman army distributed rations of wheat flour in heminae to its soldiers.
- Wine was sold in taverns by the hemina, served in earthenware cups called pocula.
- The hemina was also used as a unit of currency, with one hemina of wheat or wine being worth a certain amount.
- Roman cooks used heminae to measure ingredients for recipes, such as the famous dish garum.
- Farmers planted seeds calibrated in heminae per acre to ensure optimal crop yields.
- The hemina played a vital role in the Roman economy, aiding in standardization and facilitating trade.
- Despite the fall of the Roman Empire, the hemina continued to be used as a unit of measure in some European countries well into the Middle Ages.
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of Hemina
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Ancient Roman merchants used heminae, units of volume, to measure grain and liquids.
The hemina was approximately half a modern pint, measuring around 270 milliliters.
A Roman amphora, a large storage vessel, typically held eight heminae.
The Roman army distributed rations of wheat flour in heminae to its soldiers.
