(BrE) (AmE liter) noun
(abbreviation l) a unit for measuring volume, equal to 1.76 British PINTS or 2.11 American pints:
3 litres of water * a litre bottle of wine * a car with a 3.5 litre engine
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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