abbassi
|ab-bas-si|
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/əˈbɑːsi/
former Persian coin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abbassi' originates from Persian, specifically the word 'عباسی', where 'عباس' referred to the Abbasid dynasty.
Historical Evolution
'عباسی' transformed into the Persian word 'abbassi', and eventually became the term used in English for the coin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a coin used during the Abbasid dynasty, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a former Persian silver coin.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a former Persian silver coin, equivalent to about 20 cents.
The merchant accepted an abbassi for the goods.
Last updated: 2025/03/30 09:06