rupee
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Noun — The main unit of currency used in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, and the Seychelles.
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Etymology
Coined under Sher Shah Suri in the 1540s from Sanskrit रूप्य (rūpya), meaning "wrought silver" or "stamped coin."
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What does “rupee” mean?
The word “rupee” means the main unit of currency used in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, and the Seychelles. In plain terms, the name of the currency used across several South Asian countries.
How do you pronounce “rupee”?
“Rupee” is pronounced roo-PEE (/ɹuˈpi/ in IPA).
How do you use “rupee” in a sentence?
Here is “rupee” used in a sentence: “The meal cost about two hundred rupees.”
What part of speech is “rupee”?
“Rupee” is a noun.
Where does the word “rupee” come from?
The word “rupee” dates back to around 1540 and comes from Sanskrit. Coined under Sher Shah Suri in the 1540s from Sanskrit रूप्य (rūpya), meaning "wrought silver" or "stamped coin.".