English Explanatory Dictionary

maasha

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A traditional unit of weight in South Asia, usually about a gram and variably equivalent to a tenth or a twelfth of a tola; in modern use, standardised to 0.972 grams and a twelfth of a tola.
  2. A coin in South Asia weighing one maasha, variably equivalent to a tenth or a twelfth of a rupee.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɑːʃə/

Word forms

maasha maashas masha

Etymology

From Hindi माशा (māśā).

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