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rupee
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As a noun, rupee means the common name for the monetary currencies used in modern India, Mauritius, Nepal, Pakistan, the Seychelles, or Sri Lanka, often abbreviated ₨.
Meanings of rupee
9 meaningsnoun
The common name for the monetary currencies used in modern India, Mauritius, Nepal, Pakistan, the Seychelles, or Sri Lanka, often abbreviated ₨.
video gamesThe primary currency of Hyrule.
The basic unit of money in Sri Lanka; equal to 100 cents
Similar: Sri Lanka rupeeThe basic unit of money in Seychelles; equal to 100 cents
Similar: Seychelles rupeeThe basic unit of money in Nepal; equal to 100 paisa
Similar: Nepalese rupeeThe basic unit of money in Mauritius; equal to 100 cents
Similar: Mauritian rupeeThe basic unit of money in Pakistan; equal to 100 paisa
Similar: Pakistani rupeeThe basic unit of money in India; equal to 100 paise
Similar: Indian rupee
Older and rare meanings (1)
historicalA silver coin circulating in India between the 16th and 20th centuries, weighing one tola (formerly 170–180 troy grains; from 1833, 180 troy grains).
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