Definition
Definition of Troy - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
historyfamous ancient city in modern-day Turkey
- Troy was known for the Trojan War.
2.
AlabamaUS city in Alabama, county seat of Pike CountyUS
- Troy, Alabama, is known for its university.
3.
namesmale given name associated with the ancient city
- Troy is a popular name in the United States.
4.
geographyRare surname derived from the city Troyes in FranceRare
- The author signed his name as John Troy.
Origin of Troy
Greek, Troia (Troy) + -
Terms with Troy included in their meaning
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troy weight
unit of weight equal to 31.10 grams
history
person from ancient Troy
Greek mythology
wooden horse used by Greeks to enter Troy
Trojan War
pertaining to the Greek forces at Troy
history
famous ancient city also known as Troy
abr: troy ounce
unit for weighing precious metals like gold and silver
weight measurement
unit of weight equal to 24 grains or 1/20 troy ounce
Greek mythology
prince of Troy who started the Trojan War
Examples of Troy in a sentence
Troy's archaeological site attracts many visitors. The annual festival in Troy attracts many visitors. Troy's local cuisine is a must-try for tourists. Troy was excited to start his new job. Everyone was surprised when Troy won the award. The painting was signed by Emily Troy.
Troy was engraved on the family crest.
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- French:Troy, ...
- German:Troja, Troy, ...
- Italian:Troia, Troy, ...
- Spanish:Troya, Troy, ...
- Portuguese:Tróia, Troy, Alabama, ...
- Chinese:特洛伊, ...
- Japanese:トロイ, ...
- Arabic:طروادة, تْرُوي, ...
- Hebrew:טְרוֹיָה, טְרוֹי, ...
- Russian:Троя, Трой, Алабама, ...
- Ukrainian:Троя, Трой, ...
- Hindi:ट्रॉय, ...
Definition of troy - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
measurementTECH. unit of weight for precious metalsTECH.
- Gold is often measured in troy ounces..
- Silver prices are also quoted in troy ounces.
- The jeweler weighed the platinum in troy grams.
Expressions with troy
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unit of weight used for precious metals
Gold is often measured in troy ounces..
system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones
Gold is traditionally weighed using troy weight..
unit of weight for precious metals, equal to 12 ounces
The troy pound is used to weigh gold and silver.
Origin of troy
Old French, troi (market) + -y (place)
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- French:once troy, ...
- German:Troy-Unze, ...
- Italian:oncia troy, ...
- Spanish:onza troy, ...
- Portuguese:onça troy, ...
- Chinese:金衡制, ...
- Japanese:トロイ, ...
- Arabic:تِرُوي, ...
- Hebrew:טְרוֹי אֻנְקְיָה, ...
- Russian:трой, ...
- Ukrainian:тройська унція, ...
- Hindi:ट्रॉय, ...
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