tugrik

or tu·ghrik, tu·khrik

[ too-grik ]

noun

1. an aluminum-bronze or cupronickel coin and monetary unit of the Mongolian People's Republic, equal to 100 mongo.

tugrik

/ ˈtuːˌɡriːk /

noun

1. the standard monetary unit of Mongolia, divided into 100 möngös

Word History and Origins

Origin of tugrik¹

From the modern Mongolian word tögrög, tögrig literally, “circle, disk”

Word History and Origins

Origin of tugrik¹

from Mongolian