fils
1 Americannoun
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a coin and monetary unit of Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, and the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen, one 100th of a dinar.
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a bronze coin of the United Arab Emirates, one 100th of a dirham.
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an aluminum coin and monetary unit of the Yemen Arab Republic, one 100th of a riyal.
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Etymology
Origin of fils
First recorded in 1885–90; from Arabic, probably from Greek phóllis “a kind of coin”
Example Sentences
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If true, these rumors would indicate that Murdoch fils, who was said to be close to Carlson, can be cold-blooded when necessary.
From Slate • May 1, 2023
The price of karak was 50 fils for a quarter-century, rising to 1 dirham in 2004 as Dubai rushed to build its booming desert skyline.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2022
In 1924, one Sternberger fils had inadvertently scorched a burger and covered up his grill goof with a slab of cheese.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 2022
As an account of the movie’s origin this may be arguable, but would-be defenders of Welles’s reputation risk missing the argument that the Finchers, père and fils, are advancing.
From New York Times • Dec. 3, 2020
Achetez un cadeau pour votre fils, she orders them sweetly.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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