agorot

/ɑɣoˈrot/

Definitions

1. noun

The former currency of Israel, divided into 100 prutah.

“After the country switched to the shekel, the agorot became largely obsolete.”

2. noun

A coin or unit of currency in various countries, especially in the Middle East.

“The agorot coins used to circulate widely in this region.”

Synonyms

  • prutah
  • shekel

Antonyms

  • dollar