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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of abbasi. alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   A silver coin of Persia, introduced by Safavid Shah Abbas in 16th century, worth about twenty cents.
3. 3
   A surname from Persian
4. 4
   A Persian unit of weight, equivalent to approximately 12.8 oz. historical
5. 5
   An Afghan bronze coin from the early 20th century, equivalent to four shahi.

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6. 6
   A unit of measurement for Afghan postage stamps.

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A Muslim caste.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Arabic عَبَّاسِيّ (ʕabbāsiyy).

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Persian عباسی ('abbâsi).

Etymology 3

From Persian عباسی ('abbâsi); see for more. Doublet of abazi.

Related phrases

postage stamp

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