zuz

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noun, plural zu·zim

[zoo-zim, zoo-zeem]. /ˈzu zɪm, zuˈzim/.

an ancient Hebrew silver coin, the fourth part of a silver shekel.

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Origin of zuz

First recorded in 1685–95; from Hebrew zūz, from Aramaic zūzā, from Akkadian zūzu “half, division,” from zūzu “to divide”

After this she stood upon both feet and cried in a loud voice, "Ziz-zy, zuz-zy, zik!"
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz|L. Frank Baum