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Fils

//ˈfiːs// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Used after a proper name that is common to a father and his son to indicate that the son is being referred to rather than the father. not-comparable
Noun
  1. 1
    The son referred to in the manner of the adjective above. rare
  2. 2
    Subdivision of currency used in many Arab countries.
  3. 3
    plural of FIL form-of, plural
  4. 4
    a fractional monetary unit in Bahrain and Iraq and Jordan and Kuwait; equal to one thousandth of a dinar wordnet
  5. 5
    100 Yemeni fils are worth one Yemeni rial wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From French fils (“son”).

Etymology 2

From French fils (“son”).

Etymology 3

From Arabic فلس. Doublet of fool.

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