zaire
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zaire

noun \ˈzī(-ə)r, zä-ˈir\
plural zaires or zaire

Definition of ZAIRE

: the basic monetary unit of Zaire 1967–96

Origin of ZAIRE

French zaïre, from Zaïre, former name (1971–97) of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
First Known Use: 1967

Za·ire

geographical name \zä-ˈir\

Definition of ZAIRE

1
river in Africa — see congo 1
2
— see congo 2
Za·ir·ean or Za·ir·ian \zä-ˈir-ē-ən\ adjective or noun

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