shekel

shek·el

noun \ˈshe-kəl\

plural shekels also sheqels or shek·el·im \shē-ˈkā-lim\ or shek·a·lim or sheq·a·lim\she-ˈkä-lim\

Definition of SHEKEL

1

a : any of various ancient units of weight; especially : a Hebrew unit equal to about 252 grains troy b : a unit of value based on a shekel weight of gold or silver

2

: a coin weighing one shekel

3

plural : money

4

— see money table

Variants of SHEKEL

shek·el also sheq·el \ˈshe-kəl\

Origin of SHEKEL

Hebrew sheqel

First Known Use: 15th century

Other Monetary Terms

clad, legend, numismatic, obverse, reverse, scrip, series, specie

Rhymes with SHEKEL

deckle, freckle, heckle, speckle