tyiyn

noun ty·iyn \ tē-ˈyen \

Definition of tyiyn

plural tyiyn

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

Origin and Etymology of tyiyn

Kyrgyz tɨyɨn kopeck, literally, squirrel, squirrel skin (formerly used as currency)

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