zuz

[ zooz ]

noun

, plural zu·zim [zoo, -zim, zoo-, zeem].

1. an ancient Hebrew silver coin, the fourth part of a silver shekel.

Word History and Origins

Origin of zuz¹

First recorded in 1685–95; from Hebrew zūz, from Aramaic zūzā, from Akkadian zūzu “half, division,” from zūzu “to divide”

Example Sentences

After this she stood upon both feet and cried in a loud voice, "Ziz-zy, zuz-zy, zik!"

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