cauri
Definition of cauri
(Entry 1 of 2)
variant spelling of chowrie
cauri
nouncau·ri | \ ˈkau̇rē \
plural cauris
Definition of cauri (Entry 2 of 2)
: a formerly used monetary unit of Guinea equal to ¹/₁₀₀ syli
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