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Troy (Noun)

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

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

The jeweler carefully weighed the gold on the scale to ensure it was exactly one troy ounce.
A troy pound is equal to 12 troy ounces, which is slightly heavier than a standard avoirdupois pound.
The new system of weights and measures for precious metals was based on the troy system, which had been used for centuries.
The weight of the silver was measured in troy kilos, which are commonly used in the industry.
The assayer verified that the purity of the gold was 22-karat and weighed exactly 0.25 troy ounces.

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

Nouns denoting spatial position.

The legendary hero Achilles was said to have besieged the city of Troy during the epic war between the Greeks and the Trojans.
Homer immortalized the city of Troy in his epic poem, The Iliad, which tells the story of the Trojan War.
The search for the historical city of Troy has been a topic of debate among scholars and archaeologists for centuries.
The walls of Troy were famously said to be breached by the clever ruse of the Trojan Horse, a massive wooden statue hollowed out to conceal Greek warriors.
Excavations at the site believed to be Troy have unearthed layers of ancient settlements, confirming the existence of the city described in ancient mythology.