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Lira

Noun

li=ra

WORDNET DICTIONARY

lira(n = noun.quantity) maltese lira - the basic unit of money on Malta; equal to 100 cents; Array

is a kind of maltese monetary unit

lira(n = noun.quantity) turkish lira - the basic unit of money in Turkey; Array

is a kind of turkish monetary unit

has parts: kurus, piaster, piastre

lira(n = noun.quantity) italian lira - formerly the basic unit of money in Italy; equal to 100 centesimi; Array

has parts: centesimo

is a kind of italian monetary unit

Lira, n. [It., fr. L. libra the Roman pound. Cf. Livre.].

An Italian coin equivalent in value to the French franc. [1913 Webster]

Lira, n. (pl. lire)
1 the chief monetary unit of Italy.
2 the chief monetary unit of Turkey.

Etymology

It. f. Prov. liura f. L libra pound (weight etc.)

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