dinar
dinar (currency unit)
noun dee-NAR Rare
Origin: From Arabic 'dinar', itself from Latin 'denarius'.
Usage Note
Dinar is the name of the official currency of several countries including Algeria, Tunisia, Jordan, and Kuwait. In French contexts it most often refers to the Algerian dinar (dinar algérien), reflecting France's historical ties with Algeria.
Examples
"Le prix était de cinquante dinars."
Natural Translation
The price was fifty dinars.
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