groschen

ɡroːʃən

Definitions

1. noun

a former unit of currency in the Holy Roman Empire, equal to a quarter of a thaler, or one hundredth of a gulden

“The price of the bread was 5 groschen, which is roughly equivalent to 25 cents in today’s currency.”

Synonyms

  • penny
  • quarter

Antonyms

  • gulden
  • thaler