pula

noun

pu·​la ˈpü-lə 

ˈpyü-

plural pula or pulas

: the basic monetary unit of Botswana see Money Table

Examples of pula in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With effect from June 24, the United States dollar, British pound, South African Rand, Botswana pula and a host of other foreign currencies are no longer legal tender in any transactions in Zimbabwe. — Chris Muronzi, Quartz Africa, 26 June 2019

Word History

Etymology

Tswana, literally, rain (used as a greeting)

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Geographical Definition

Pula

geographical name

Pu·​la ˈpü-lä 

city and port on the Adriatic Sea at the tip of the Istrian Peninsula in western Croatia population 62,690