khoum
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khoum

noun \ˈküm, ˈüm\

Definition of KHOUM

a monetary subunit of the ouguiya — see ouguiya at money table

Origin of KHOUM

modification of Arabic khums, literally, one fifth
First Known Use: 1973

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