vara
Americannoun
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a unit of length in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries, varying from about 32 inches (81 centimeters) to about 43 inches (109 centimeters).
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the square vara, used as a unit of area.
noun
Etymology
Origin of vara
First recorded in 1595–1605; from Spanish, from Latin vāra “forked pole,” noun use of feminine of vārus “crooked, bent”
Example Sentences
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When you put it all together, “en vara asado” sounds a lot like “embarazado.”
From New York Times • Jul. 29, 2021
Partial separations may be overlooked at the time of the accident and cause trouble later from bending of the bone, as in one variety of coxa vara.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
Coxa Valga.—Coxa valga is the reverse of coxa vara, the angle at the neck of the femur being over 140°.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
No but ye 'll deem it vara vulgar fare, after the dainties ye hae been used to!
From The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) by Lever, Charles James
"That 's vara true, miss," was the dry response.
From The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) by Lever, Charles James
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