Definition of rupee
the basic monetary unit of India, Mauritius, Nepal, Pakistan, Seychelles, and Sri Lanka — see money table
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Since taking over, Ghani has increased his staff to 100, gotten a budget of 1.8 billion rupees ($15.7 million) and is updating a list of individuals suspected of terrorism.
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Since taking over, Ghani has increased his staff to 100, gotten a budget of 1.8 billion rupees ($15.7 million) and is updating a list of individuals suspected of terrorism.
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Five years ago, the lowest bid came in at 7 rupees, or 11 cents, per kilowatt-hour.
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Like previous years, the military will get 100 billion rupees for anti-terror offensives and to help people affected by the operations.
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The actual call only costs 1.25 rupees (2.5 cents).
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Origin and Etymology of rupee
Hindi & Urdu rūpaiyā, from Sanskrit rūpya coined silver
RUPEE Defined for English Language Learners
rupee
playDefinition of rupee for English Language Learners
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: the basic unit of money in some Asian countries including India and Pakistan
RUPEE Defined for Kids
rupee
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: any of various coins (as of India or Pakistan)
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