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maravedi.

A former Spanish coin and unit of currency, originally issued in gold but later in silver and copper, discontinued in 1848.

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Meaning & usage

noun/mæɹəˈveɪdi/
  1. A former Spanish coin and unit of currency, originally issued in gold but later in silver and copper, discontinued in 1848.

    historical
  2. A very small quantity or value; the least possible amount.

    figuratively
Where this word comes from

From Spanish maravedí, from Arabic مُرَابِطِين (murābiṭīn), an inflected plural of مُرَابِط (murābiṭ, “holy man”), the name of the Almoravid rulers of Muslim Spain during the 12th century. Compare marabout.

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