ringgit
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of ringgit
First recorded in 1965–70, ringgit is from the Malay word riŋgit literally, serrated, milled
Example Sentences
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A Malaysia Ringgit note is seen in this illustration photo June 1, 2017.
From Reuters • Jun. 25, 2022
People look at the exchange rate at a moneychanger displaying a poster of U.S. dollar bill, Chinese Yuan and Malaysia Ringgit in Singapore August 24, 2015.
From Reuters • Apr. 21, 2022
The Brazilian Real is down 31% against the dollar since the start of the year, Indonesia’s Rupiah is down 11%, and the Malaysian Ringgit down 15%.
From The Guardian • Aug. 13, 2015
The Brazilian Real is down 31% against the dollar since the start of the year, Indonesia’s Rupiah is down 11%, and the Malaysian Ringgit down 15%.
From The Guardian • Aug. 13, 2015
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