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rai
Rai (noun) means Large carved stone discs traditionally used as currency on the island of Yap in Micronesia. Example: “Some rai stones are too large to move and simply stay in place as a record of ownership.”
noun
1
Large carved stone discs traditionally used as currency on the island of Yap in Micronesia.
"Some rai stones are too large to move and simply stay in place as a record of ownership."
2
A traditional Thai unit of land area, equal to 1,600 square metres.
"The farm covers about ten rai of rice paddies."
How to use rai
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the famous giant stone "coins" of Yap, or a Thai measurement of land.
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Etymology
The "stone money" sense is borrowed from Yapese raay.
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What does “rai” mean?
The word “rai” means large carved stone discs traditionally used as currency on the island of Yap in Micronesia. In plain terms, either the famous giant stone "coins" of Yap, or a Thai measurement of land.
How do you use “rai” in a sentence?
Here is “rai” used in a sentence: “Some rai stones are too large to move and simply stay in place as a record of ownership.”
What part of speech is “rai”?
“Rai” is a noun.
Is “rai” a common word?
“Rai” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “rai” have?
“Rai” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: large carved stone discs traditionally used as currency on the island of Yap in Micronesia.
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