lira

/ˈlirə/
/ˈlirə/
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Other forms: lire; liras

Definitions of lira
  1. noun
    formerly the basic unit of money in Italy; equal to 100 centesimi
    synonyms: Italian lira
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    type of:
    Italian monetary unit
    monetary unit in Italy
  2. noun
    the basic unit of money in Turkey
    synonyms: Turkish lira
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    type of:
    Turkish monetary unit
    monetary unit in Turkey
  3. noun
    the basic unit of money on Malta; equal to 100 cents
    synonyms: Maltese lira
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    type of:
    Maltese monetary unit
    monetary unit on Malta
Pronunciation
US
/ˈlirə/
UK
/ˈlirə/
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