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Meaning of caban | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. A surname.
  2. A grain measure equal to 3.47 cubic feet, used in the Philippine Islands.
    Philippines

Examples

“After a good harvest the caban fetches four reales; but just before the harvest the price rises to one dollar, and often much higher.”
“Eusebio Mazorca further states: [105]--"The Governor receives payment of the tribute in rice-paddy, which he credits to the native at two reales in silver per caban.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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