shekel
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.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
the basic monetary unit of Israel — see money table
See Variants of SHEKEL
shek·el also sheq·el \ˈshe-kəl\
Origin of SHEKEL
Hebrew sheqel
First Known Use: 15th century
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