Definition
almuds
noun
- Plural of almud; a unit of dry measure used historically in Spain and Spanish America, typically for grain or other commodities.
Usage: archaic; historical; chiefly Spanish
Examples
- The merchant recorded the purchase of ten almuds of wheat in the ledger.
- Historical documents show that almuds were commonly used to measure grain in colonial Spanish territories.
- The price of almuds fluctuated depending on the harvest season.