zloty

[ zlaw-tee ]

noun

, plural zlo·tys, (collectively) zlo·ty.

1. a nickel coin and monetary unit of Poland, equal to 100 groszy. : Zl.

złoty

/ ˈzlɒtɪ /

noun

1. the standard monetary unit of Poland, divided into 100 groszy

Word History and Origins

Origin of zloty¹

1915–20; < Polish złoty literally, of gold, golden, adj. derivative of złoto gold

Word History and Origins

Origin of zloty¹

from Polish: golden, from zlyoto gold; related to Russian zoloto gold