"petra" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Latin petra (“rock”). Doublet of piedra. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|petra||rock}} Latin petra (“rock”), {{doublet|en|piedra}} Doublet of piedra Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} petra
  1. stone, a weight equal to 14 pounds.
    Sense id: en-petra-en-noun-JoB6N2f8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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