crore

[ krawr, krohr ]

noun

1. (in India) the sum of ten million, especially of rupees; one hundred lacs.

crore

/ krɔː /

noun

1. (in Indian English) ten million

Word History and Origins

Origin of crore¹

First recorded in 1600–10, crore is from the Hindi word kroṛ, karoṛ

Word History and Origins

Origin of crore¹

C17: from Hindi karōr, from Prakrit krodi

Example Sentences

The company has counter-sued the trial participant for Rs100 crore, claiming that these allegations are false and malicious.

From Quartz

When the cession took place, each half was estimated at one crore and thirty-three lacs.

From Project Gutenberg

The half retained by the Oude Sovereign was estimated at the same; but it now yields to the Sovereign only one crore.

From Project Gutenberg

She describes 100,000 with one word—a 'lahk'; she describes ten millions with one word—a 'crore'.

From Project Gutenberg

He was brought to Lahore and had to pay a crore (ten millions) of rupees.

From Project Gutenberg

We should not be surprised to be told that the amount spent within the last thirty years alone amounts to a crore of rupees.

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