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centare

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A measure of area: one hundredth of an are, or one square meter.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: centiare

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a centare is 1/100th of an are

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: square meter, square metre

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: area unit, square measure

History

Etymology

French centiare. Compare Latin centum.