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Noun: troy  troy
  1. A system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains
    "The jeweller measured the gold using troy ounces";
    - troy weight
Noun: Troy  troy
  1. An ancient city in Asia Minor that was the site of the Trojan War
    - Ilion, Ilium

Derived forms: troys

Type of: city, metropolis, system of weights, urban center [US], urban centre [Brit, Cdn], weight

Part of: Anatolia, Asia Minor

Encyclopedia: Troy, Oregon