Definition of lira
lire
play \ˈlē-(ˌ)rā\ alsoliras
: the basic monetary unit of Italy until 2002
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Origin and Etymology of lira
Italian, from Latin libra, a unit of weight
First Known Use: 1617
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Definition of lira
liras
the basic monetary unit of Turkey — see money table
Origin and Etymology of lira
Turkish, from Italian
First Known Use: 1871
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Definition of lira
liroth
orlirot
play \ˈlē-ˌrōt, -ˌrōth\: the former Israeli pound
Origin and Etymology of lira
Modern Hebrew, from Italian
First Known Use: circa 1946
lira
Definition of lira
liri
play \ˈlē-(ˌ)rē\: the basic monetary unit of Malta until 2008
Origin and Etymology of lira
Maltese, from Italian
First Known Use: circa 1985
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