lira
noun (1)
ˈlē-rə \
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also liras
Definition of lira
(Entry 1 of 4)
: the basic monetary unit of Italy until 2002
lira
noun (2)Definition of lira (Entry 2 of 4)
the basic monetary unit of Turkey — see Money Table
lira
noun (3)
-ˌrōth
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Definition of lira (Entry 3 of 4)
: the former Israeli pound
lira
noun (4)
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Definition of lira (Entry 4 of 4)
: the basic monetary unit of Malta until 2008
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9 Words for Transnational Currencies
9 Words for Transnational Currencies
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