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KK Pronunciation

〔 ˏævZdәˋpɒIz 〕

Pronunciation

〔 ˏævәdәˊpɒiz 〕


Overview of noun avoirdupois

The noun avoirdupois has 2 senses


  • avoirdupois, avoirdupois weight -- (a system of weights based on the 16-ounce pound (or 7,000 grains))

  • fatness, fat, blubber, avoirdupois -- (excess bodily weight; "she disliked fatness in herself as well as in others")