rupee
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a cupronickel coin and monetary unit of India, Nepal, and Pakistan, equal to 100 paise. R., Re.
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a cupronickel coin and monetary unit of Mauritius, the Seychelles, and Sri Lanka, equal to 100 cents.
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Also called rufiyaa. a coin and monetary unit of the Maldives, equal to 100 laris.
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a former monetary unit of Bhutan, equal to 100 naye paise.
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Etymology
Origin of rupee
First recorded in 1605–15, rupee is from the Hindi word rupayā
Example Sentences
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"That is the basic problem which you're seeing replicated in the fall of the rupee," he said, noting that it was ultimately "a function of demand and supply" with dollar demand being higher.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
A weaker rupee is rippling through the domestic economy.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
Net foreign direct investment has stagnated, helping make the rupee one of Asia's weakest-performing currencies this year, down about 6-7% so far.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Another major issue has been the depreciation in the rupee.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
She looked at me sombrely: “Feed him; he is hungry. Take the rupee you will find in my sari.”
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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