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se·​ne | \ ˈsā-(ˌ)nā How to pronounce sene (audio) \
plural sene

Definition of sene

a monetary subunit of the tala — see tala at Money Table

Examples of sene in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Public Information Officers heading out to the sene. — The Courier-Journal, "LMPD responding to shooting near Park Hill neighborhood," 2 Aug. 2017

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First Known Use of sene

1967, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for sene

Samoan, from English cent

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“Sene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sene. Accessed 24 Feb. 2021.

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