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som

noun (1)
\ ˈsōm How to pronounce som (audio) \
plural som

Definition of som

 (Entry 1 of 3)

the basic monetary unit of Kyrgyzstan — see Money Table

som

noun (2)
plural som

Definition of som (Entry 2 of 3)

: the sum of Uzbekistan

Som

abbreviation

Definition of Som (Entry 3 of 3)

Somersetshire

First Known Use of som

Noun (1)

1993, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1993, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for som

Noun (1)

Kyrgyz, crude iron casting, ruble

Noun (2)

Uzbek so'm ruble

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