cauri

A former monetary subdivision, equivalent to one hundredth of a Guinean syli.

Noun

  1. A former monetary subdivision, equivalent to one hundredth of a Guinean syli.

Origin

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

Forms

cauris

Noun alt of, alternative

  1. Alternative form of chowry.

Origin

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

Forms

cauris