λίρα — meaning in English

English meaning

• lira noun Turkey's basic unit of currency.
• pound noun The main unit of currency in the United Kingdom, and a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces (about 454 grams).

Senses

λίρα is used for these senses in English:

• lira The former currency of Israel, superseded by the sheqel.

lira — full definition

1. noun Turkey's basic unit of currency.
2. noun The former currency of Italy, before the country adopted the euro.

pound — full definition

1. noun The main unit of currency in the United Kingdom, and a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces (about 454 grams).
2. noun A place where stray animals, or illegally parked vehicles, are held until claimed.
3. verb To hit something repeatedly and hard.
4. verb To beat strongly or throb, as a heart or head.

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