Cauri

//ˈkaʊɹi// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A former monetary subdivision, equivalent to one hundredth of a Guinean syli.
  2. 2
    Alternative form of chowry. alt-of, alternative

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Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from French cauri, from Hindi कौड़ी (kauṛī). Doublet of cowrie.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Hindi चौंरी (ca͠urī), from Sanskrit चमर (camara, “yak”).

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