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abbasi

|ab-ba-si|

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/əˈbɑːsi/

historical Persian coin

Etymology
Etymology Information

'abbasi' originates from Persian, specifically the word 'عباسی', where 'عباس' referred to the Abbasid dynasty.

Historical Evolution

'عباسی' was used in the Persian Empire and eventually became known as 'abbasi' in English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to a coin used during the Abbasid dynasty, and this meaning has largely remained the same in historical contexts.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a former Persian silver coin, equivalent to 20 dinars.

The merchant accepted payment in abbasi.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/03/30 08:36