noun, genitive Li·brae [lee-brahy, lahy-bree] /ˈli braɪ, ˈlaɪ bri/ for 1.
- Astronomy. the Balance, a zodiacal constellation between Virgo and Serpens.
- Astrology.
- the seventh sign of the zodiac: the cardinal air sign.
- Also Li·bran.a person born under this sign, usually between September 23rd and October 22nd.
noun plural -brae (-briː)
- an ancient Roman unit of weight corresponding to 1 pound, but equal to about 12 ounces
noun Latin genitive Librae (ˈliːbriː)
- astronomy a small faint zodiacal constellation in the S hemisphere, lying between Virgo and Scorpius on the ecliptic
- astrology
- Also called: the Scales, the Balancethe seventh sign of the zodiac, symbol ♎, having a cardinal air classification and ruled by the planet Venus. The sun is in this sign between about Sept 23 and Oct 22
- a person born under this sign
adjective
- astrology born under or characteristic of Libra
n.zodiac constellation, late Old English, from Latin libra, literally “pound, balance,” from Mediterranean base *lithra- “a scale.” Nativized in Old Norse as skala-merki.
- A constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Scorpius and Virgo. Libra (the Scales or Balance) is the seventh sign of the zodiac.