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crore

Pronunciation: /krɔː/
Definition of crore

noun (plural same or crores)

Indian
  • ten million; one hundred lakhs, especially of rupees, units of measurement, or people.

Origin:

from Hindi karoṛ, based on Sanskrit koṭi 'ten millions'

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