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Webster 1913 Edition

Siliqua

Sil′i-qua

,

Noun.

;

pl.

Siliquae

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.

[L. See

.]

1.

(Bot.)

Same as

.

2.

A weight of four grains; a carat; – a term used by jewelers, and refiners of gold.

Webster 1828 Edition

Siliqua

SIL'IQUA

,

Noun.

[L.] With gold finers, a carat, six of which make a scruple.