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shekel Definition


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shekel
noun
    1. The standard unit of currency in Israel, divided into 100 agorot.
    2. An ancient Jewish weight (14 grams) and a coin of this weight.
    3. slang
      Money.
      Form: shekels
Etymology: 16c: from Hebrew sheqel, from shaqal to weigh.



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