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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The Indian rupee remains vulnerable to the energy shock, while the South Korean won and the Taiwan dollar are sensitive to equity flows and risk sentiment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
But his PTI party made little headway improving Pakistan's finances, with galloping inflation, crippling debt and a feeble rupee undermining economic reform.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
According to his calculations, the Indian rupee has depreciated by between 35% and 47% against the currencies of major study destinations since 2019.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
The sharp fall in the rupee has compounded the challenges facing both prospective students and those already studying overseas.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
Now there is nothing left for the thatching, unless we use a rupee or two from the ten that remain in the granary.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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