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zloty

[ zlaw-tee ]
/ ˈzlɔ ti /
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noun, plural zlo·tys, (collectively) zlo·ty.
a nickel coin and monetary unit of Poland, equal to 100 groszy. Abbreviation: Zl.
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Origin of zloty

1915–20; <Polish złoty literally, of gold, golden, adj. derivative of złotogold
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British Dictionary definitions for zloty

złoty
/ (ˈzlɒtɪ) /
noun plural -tys or -ty
the standard monetary unit of Poland, divided into 100 groszy

Word Origin for złoty

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