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centime Definition

cen·time (sän′tēm′, sen′-; Fr sän tēm′)

noun

a monetary unit of various countries, equal to of the basic unit

Etymology: Fr < OFr centisme, the hundredth < L centesimus: see centesimal

centime Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • few: Soon street corner vendors were producing massive quantities for sale at just a few centimes a glass.

Modifies a noun

  • note: Currency Algerian Dinar ( AD ) = 100 centimes NOTE: when exchanging money a receipt is required that should be presented on departure.