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dir·ham (dir ham′)

noun

  1. the basic monetary unit of:
    1. Morocco
    2. the United Arab Emirates
  2. a monetary unit of:
    1. Libya, equal to of a dinar
    2. Qatar, equal to of a riyal

Etymology: Ar < L drachma, drachma

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dirham Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • Moroccan: There are now 1.45 per cent fewer Moroccan dirhams to the pound.
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