dirham

/ˈdrɑːm/ or /dɜrˈhæm/

Definitions

1. noun

a unit of currency in several countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait, equivalent to one tenth of a rial or one hundredth of a dinar.

“The price of the souvenir was 10 dirhams, which was a reasonable price for the quality of the item.”

2. verb

to cut or trim, especially in a way that is rough or uneven.

“The gardener had to dirham the hedge to make it look tidy again.”

Synonyms

  • dinar
  • rial

Antonyms

  • increase
  • inflate