hundi

/ˈhʌndi/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of ancient Indian bill of exchange or letter of credit.

“The hundi allowed merchants to conduct trade across long distances safely.”

2. noun

A type of money or currency, especially in India and parts of Southeast Asia.

“In the past, the hundi was a widely accepted form of currency in the region.”

Synonyms

  • bill of exchange
  • letter of credit

Antonyms

  • check
  • draft