anna
noun
a former cupronickel coin of Pakistan, the 16th part of a rupee: last issued in 1960.
anna
1 American
[ah-nuh]
/ ˈɑ nə /
noun
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a former cupronickel coin of Pakistan, the 16th part of a rupee: last issued in 1960.
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a former cupronickel coin of India, the 16th part of a rupee.
Anna
2
American
[an-uh]
/ ˈæn ə /
anna
British
/ ˈænə /
noun
Etymology
Origin of anna
First recorded in 1720–30, anna is from the Hindi word ānā
Vocabulary lists containing anna
Example Sentences
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There’s already enough starch and butter in the meal, but if I did, it would be a pommes anna or potato and leek gratin.
From Slate ● Nov. 21, 2018
I’m very under pressure, because you are making me pass tests to keep any chance of having anna in my life.
From Slate ● Jun. 14, 2017
“Uma anna, sorry for using your room for this thing.”
From The Guardian ● Jan. 24, 2016
Sure. — anna Some research suggests that there might be a link between status in social hierarchies and health outcomes that does not depend on access to healthy food, excercise, etc.
From New York Times ● Dec. 15, 2010
“Eight letters a day at an anna each,” I said.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
He began his career as a dramaturge and assistant to actor-playwright Anna Deavere Smith at the New York Public Theater and Broadway’s Cort Theater.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
"I feel so happy!" said 43-year-old Anna Zanatta in Sao Paulo before bursting into tears of joy.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026
The 67-year-old will reprise his role as Owen Armstrong almost 11 years after the character left Weatherfield, following the collapse of his business and breakdown of his relationship with Anna Windass.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
Along with husband Darryl, she has spent about five hours three to five days a week since January watching Anna, covering the gap between one parent leaving for work and the other coming home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
Frances placed her hand on Anna May’s forearm and squeezed.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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