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lira - What does it mean?

Definition of 'lira'

English

(wikipedia)

Etymology 1

From (etyl) lira.

Noun

(en-noun)
  • The basic unit of currency in Turkey.
  • The currency of Lebanon (also pound), Syria (also pound), Jordan (also dinar), former currency of Italy, Malta, San Marino and the Vatican City, superseded by the euro.
  • The former currency of Israel, superseded by the sheqel.
  • See also

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    Etymology 2

    Noun

  • A Ukrainian folk musical instrument similar to the hurdy-gurdy.
  • Etymology 3

    (lirae)
  • Any of a set of fine ridges on the shells of some molluscs
  • Similar to 'lira'

    lyra, lorra, laura