Rupee Definition

ro͝opē, ro͝opē
rupees
noun
rupees
The basic monetary unit of:
Webster's New World

The common name for the monetary currencies used in modern India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, or Mauritius.

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A silver coin, circulating in India 16th-20th centuries, weighing 170-180 troy grains (180 troy grains from 1833) or one tola.

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Synonyms:
  • Sri Lanka rupee
  • Seychelles rupee
  • Nepalese rupee
  • Mauritian rupee
  • Pakistani rupee
  • Indian rupee

Other Word Forms of Rupee

Noun

Singular:
rupee
Plural:
rupees

Origin of Rupee

  • From Hindi रुपीया (rupÄ«yā), variant of रुपया (rupayā)

    From Wiktionary

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