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som

noun \ ˈsōm \

Definition of som

plural som
the basic monetary unit of Kyrgyzstan — see Money Table

Origin and Etymology of som

Kyrgyz, crude iron casting, ruble

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som

noun

Definition of som

plural som
: the sum of Uzbekistan

Origin and Etymology of som

Uzbek so'm ruble

Som

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Definition of Som

Somersetshire

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