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Troy has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains

"The jeweler weighed the diamond in troy ounces to ensure the price reflected its exact mass."

2

an ancient city in Asia Minor that was the site of the Trojan War

"The heroes sailed westward to reach Troy, where they hoped to end the long war."

Adjective
1

Of, or relating to, troy weight.

"The jeweler carefully weighed the gold ring using a scale calibrated in troy ounces rather than avoirdupois units."

"The troy weight system is used to measure precious metals like gold and silver."

Proper Noun
1

An ancient city in what is now northwestern Turkey.

"The famous basketball player Kobe Bryant's cousin is a man named Troy who moved to California after studying at Stanford University."

2

A surname, from Old French derived from the city Troyes in France.

Example Sentences
"The troy weight system is used to measure precious metals like gold and silver." adj
"The troy weight of gold is often used in international trade." adj
"This troy horse was the only one to survive the storm." adj
"A troy soldier stood guard at the castle gate all night." adj
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Origin

The word troy comes from the Latin name Troia, which was borrowed from the Ancient Greek word Troía. It refers to the legendary city of Troy mentioned in classical mythology and literature.

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