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pennyweight

/ˈpɛniweɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does pennyweight mean?

noun

A unit of weight equal to one twenty-fourth of a troy ounce, or 1.55517384 grams.

Example

"The antique ring weighed a few pennyweights, making it a rare and valuable find."

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