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shekel - What does it mean?

Definition of 'shekel'

English

(wikipedia)

Alternative forms

* sheqel

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A currency unit of both ancient and modern Israel.
  • (informal) money.
  • An ancient unit of weight equivalent to one-fiftieth of a mina.
  • Derived terms

    * new shekel

    See also

    * agora * ILS * NIS * ----