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Lira

Lira Meaning & Definition
Lira Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Lira?

[n] the basic unit of money in Italy; equal to 100 centesimi
[n] the basic unit of money in Turkey
[n] the basic unit of money on Malta; equal to 100 cents

Synonyms | Synonyms for Lira: Italian lira | Maltese lira | Turkish lira

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See Also | centesimo | Italian monetary unit | kuru | Maltese monetary unit | piaster | piastre | Turkish monetary unit

Lira In Webster's Dictionary

\Li"ra\ (l[=e]"r[.a]), n.; pl. {Lire} (-r[asl]). [It., fr. L. libra the Roman pound. Cf. {Livre}.] An Italian coin equivalent in value to the French franc.

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