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piastre

Pronunciation: /pɪˈastə/

(US also piaster)
Definition of piastre

noun

  • a monetary unit of several Middle Eastern countries, equal to one hundredth of a pound.

Origin:

from French, from Italian piastra (d'argento) 'plate (of silver)'

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Definition of piastre in the US English dictionary

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