Libra
/ˈliː.brə/noun
The seventh sign of the zodiac, representing balance and harmony.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, "Libra" was also the unit of weight, connecting the scales to the measurement of value and worth in society.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*leip-
“to remain or be smooth, to be light or free”
Latin
Latin
libra
“a balance, scale or weight, symbolizing equilibrium”
Old French
Old French
livre
“a pound or weight, influenced by the Latin libra”
Middle English
Middle English
libra
“the astrological sign or constellation associated with balance”
Modern English
English
Libra
“the astrological sign in the zodiac, representing balance and justice”