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rial Definition

rial (rī′əl)

noun

the basic monetary unit of:

  1. Iran
  2. Oman
  3. Yemen

Etymology: Pers < Ar riyāl < Sp real, real

rial Finance Definition
The currency unit of Iran, comprised of 100 dinars. Yemen uses it as well, but its version is comprised of 100 fils. Oman uses the sul rial; its unit is comprised of 1000 baisa.
rial Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • cost: A liter of regular gasoline in Iran currently costs just 800 rials ( 9 cents; 5p ).

Adjective modifier

  • Iranian: A dose of opium sells for 5,000 Iranian rials ( 60 US cents ).

Browse dictionary entries near rial

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  4. ‹ rhythmist
  5. ‹ rhythmics
  6. ‹ rhythmicity
  7. ‹ rhythmic
  8. ‹ rhythm section
  9. ‹ rhythm method
  10. ‹ rhythm band
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