kurus

[ koo-roosh ]

noun,plural ku·rus.

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

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

Other definitions for Kurus (2 of 2)

Kurus

[ koor-ooz ]

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!
Maha-bharata | Anonymous
And as thunder-wielding Indra smote asuras fierce and bold, Smite the kurus with thy arrows winged with plumes of yellow gold!
Maha-bharata | Anonymous
And the kurus marked with wonder Arjun's standard lifted proud, Heard with dread the deep gandiva sounding oft and sounding loud!
Maha-bharata | Anonymous
Take their counsel, and thy kinsmen fasten in the bonds of peace, May the empire of the kurus and their warlike fame increase!
Maha-bharata | Anonymous
And he helped the fainting warrior, placed him on his chariot-seat, But the kurus darkly gathered, surging round as waters meet!
Maha-bharata | Anonymous

British Dictionary definitions for kuruş

kuruş

/ (kʊˈruːʃ) /

nounplural -ruş

a Turkish monetary unit worth one hundredth of a lira: Also: piastre

Origin of kuruş

from Turkish

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