noun
semis
SEH-mihs
Semis (noun) means a small bronze coin used in ancient Rome, worth half of an as. Example: “The museum displayed a worn semis found near the old marketplace.”
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A small bronze coin used in ancient Rome, worth half of an as.
"The museum displayed a worn semis found near the old marketplace."
How to use semis
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old Roman half-coin, mostly of interest to historians and coin collectors today.
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Latin sēmis, meaning "a half."
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What does “semis” mean?
The word “semis” means a small bronze coin used in ancient Rome, worth half of an as. In plain terms, an old Roman half-coin, mostly of interest to historians and coin collectors today.
How do you pronounce “semis”?
“Semis” is pronounced SEH-mihs (/ˈsɛmɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “semis” in a sentence?
Here is “semis” used in a sentence: “The museum displayed a worn semis found near the old marketplace.”
What part of speech is “semis”?
“Semis” is a noun.
Where does the word “semis” come from?
The word “semis” comes from Latin. Borrowed directly from Latin sēmis, meaning "a half.".
