English Explanatory Dictionary

rupia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An ulcer due to syphilis.
noun
  1. The former currencies of Italian Somaliland and Portuguese India.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹuːpi.ə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-rupia.wav

Word forms

rupia rupias

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ῥυπία (rhupía), from ῥύπος (rhúpos, “filth”).

Related words

rupee rupiah

Derived words

rupial rupioid
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