riel

(rē el)

noun

the basic monetary unit of Cambodia

Origin: ? altered < Ar riyāl or Sp real: see rial, real

See riel in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
See Table at currency.

Origin:

Origin: Origin unknown

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Canadian insurrectionist who organized the métis settlers of the Red River valley in a rebellion over their land rights (1869). After leading a similar uprising in Saskatchewan (1884-1885), he was captured and executed by Canadian authorities.

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