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Hemina

Hemina \He*mi"na\, n.; pl. Hemin[ae]. [L., fr. Gr. ?.]

  1. (Rom. Antiq.) A measure of half a sextary.
    --Arbuthnot.

  2. (Med.) A measure equal to about ten fluid ounces.

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hemina

n. 1 (context historical Roman antiquity English) A measure of half a sextary. 2 (context medicine English) A measure equal to about ten fluid ounces.

Usage examples of "hemina".

Before Luke or her husband realized her intentions, Wil hemina Peters took a step closer to him, drew back her hand and slapped him.