grosz

noun

ˈgrȯsh

plural grosze ˈgrȯsh also groszy ˈgrȯ-shē

: a Polish monetary unit equal to 1/100 zloty see zloty at Money Table

Note: The plural grosze is used for the denomination two, three, and four; groszy is used for more than four.

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Polish

First Known Use

1688, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grosz was in 1688

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George 1893–1959 American (German-born) painter

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