kurus

[ koo-roosh ]

/ kʊˈruʃ /

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noun, plural ku·rus.

a monetary unit of Turkey, one 100th of a lira; piaster.

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Origin of kurus

First recorded in 1880–85, from Turkish kuruş, from Greek grósi, from French gros; akin to German groschen and Hungarian garas, from Italian (denaro) grosso, a silver coin worth twelve denari

Words nearby kurus

kurtosis, kuru, Kurukh, Kurume, Kurunegala, kurus, Kurusu, Kurzeme, Kusaie, Kusch, Kush

Other definitions for kurus (2 of 2)

Kurus

[ koor-ooz ]

/ ˈkʊər uz /

noun (used with a plural verb)

Kauravas.

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How to use kurus in a sentence

Great Duryodhan midst the princes stands alone without a peer, Kripa priest of royal Kurus, holiest of all priests is here!
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And as thunder-wielding Indra smote asuras fierce and bold, Smite the Kurus with thy arrows winged with plumes of yellow gold!
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And the Kurus marked with wonder Arjun's standard lifted proud, Heard with dread the deep gandiva sounding oft and sounding loud!
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Take their counsel, and thy kinsmen fasten in the bonds of peace, May the empire of the Kurus and their warlike fame increase!
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And he helped the fainting warrior, placed him on his chariot-seat, But the Kurus darkly gathered, surging round as waters meet!
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British Dictionary definitions for kurus

kuruş

/ (kʊˈruːʃ) /

noun plural -ruş

a Turkish monetary unit worth one hundredth of a liraAlso: piastre

Word Origin for kuruş

from Turkish

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