Main Entry: shek·el

Variant(s): also sheq·el \ˈshe-kəl\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural shekels also sheqels or shek·el·im \shē-ˈkā-lim\ or shek·a·lim or sheq·a·lim \she-ˈkä-lim\

Etymology: Hebrew sheqel

Date: 15th century

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