Maravedi definition

marəvādē
A gold coin used by the Moors in Spain in the 11th & 12th cent.
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An obsolete Spanish copper coin.
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(historical) A former Spanish coin and unit of currency, originally issued in gold but later in silver and copper, discontinued in 1848.

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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
maravedi
Plural:
maravedis

Origin of maravedi

  • From Spanish maravedí, from Arabic مرابطين (murābiŧīn) (an inflected plural of مرابط (murābiŧ)), the name of the Berber rulers of Muslim Spain during the 12th century. Compare marabout.

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