libran

noun, genitive Li·brae [lee-brahy, lahy-bree] /ˈli braɪ, ˈlaɪ bri/ for 1.

1. Astronomy. the Balance, a zodiacal constellation between Virgo and Serpens.
2. Astrology.
   1. the seventh sign of the zodiac: the cardinal air sign.
   2. Also Li·bran.a person born under this sign, usually between September 23rd and October 22nd.

noun plural -brae (-briː)

1. an ancient Roman unit of weight corresponding to 1 pound, but equal to about 12 ounces

noun Latin genitive Librae (ˈliːbriː)

1. astronomy a small faint zodiacal constellation in the S hemisphere, lying between Virgo and Scorpius on the ecliptic
2. astrology
   1. 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
   2. a person born under this sign

adjective

3. 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.

1. A constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Scorpius and Virgo. Libra (the Scales or Balance) is the seventh sign of the zodiac.