jerid
Meanings
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Noun
A measurement unit for dry volumes in the Maghreb, equivalent to 1,514.3 m² or 15,700 m³.
- "The farmer used a jerid to measure the size of his land."
- "The price of water is calculated based on the amount consumed in jerid."
Variants
List of all variants of jerid that leads to same resultcere , cered , ceres , cering
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Arabic جريد (jirīd) meaning 'sheet' or 'paper'.
Trivia
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The jerid is used primarily in Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, and Tunisia.
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The use of the jerid dates back to at least the 11th century.
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The jerid is often used in conjunction with the saa, a measurement unit for liquid volumes.
Related Concepts
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Hectare: The jerid is equivalent to approximately 2.47 hectares.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.The jerid is an important measurement unit in North African agriculture and has been used for centuries.
How to Memorize "jerid"
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visualize
- Imagine a large, rectangular area that can hold a significant amount of water or agricultural produce. This area is equivalent to a jerid.
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associate
- Associate the jerid with the concept of a large measurement unit used in agriculture and water management.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by remembering that a jerid is equivalent to 2.5 hectares.
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