paisa

noun

pai·sa | \pī-ˈsä

\

Definition of paisa

1 plural paisa a monetary subunit of the rupee (Nepal, Pakistan) and taka — see rupee, taka at Money Table

2 plural paise\pī-ˈsā \ a monetary subunit of the rupee (India) — see rupee at Money Table

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Then dine like a local at Gloria de la Gloria—order the bandeja paisa, a giant plate of rice, beans, meat, plantains, and more. — Ariana Marsh, Condé Nast Traveler, "3 Days in Medellín, Colombia," 16 Apr. 2018 Not too shabby for the paisa who still thinks himself an up-and-comer and the new kid on the block. — Marjua Estevez, Billboard, "J Balvin Lives His Moment With Chart And Touring Success," 8 Nov. 2017 Tovar suggests the bandeja paisa, a typical dish in his hometown of Pereira in the foothills of the Andes mountains. — Tom Hanchett, charlotteobserver, "Brunch across Latin America … in Charlotte | Charlotte Observer," 24 Oct. 2017

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