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hin

/hɪn/

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noun

A former Hebrew liquid measure of volume (about 3.8 L).

Examples :

"The ancient recipe calls for a hin of olive oil, which is roughly equivalent to a small jug. "

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Illustration hin - Image 1

noun

An Ancient Egyptian liquid measure of volume (about 0.48 L).

Examples :

"The recipe called for two hins of honey to make the traditional Egyptian dessert. "

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