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euro

|eu-ro|

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/ˈjʊəroʊ/

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/ˈjʊərəʊ/

European currency

Etymology
Etymology Information

'euro' originates from the word 'Europe,' referring to the continent where the currency is used.

Historical Evolution

'euro' was adopted as the official currency name in 1995, replacing various national currencies in the Eurozone.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to the currency unit, and this meaning has remained consistent.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the official currency of the Eurozone, used by 19 of the 27 European Union countries.

The price of the book is 20 euros.

Synonyms

Noun 2

a large flightless bird native to Australia, also known as the wallaroo.

The euro is often confused with the emu.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/07/24 03:58