abbasi en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /əˈbɑ.si/ (US)
Etymology
From Classical Persian عَبَّاسِی (abbāsī); see for more. Doublet of abazi.
Meanings
- A silver coin of Persia, introduced by Safavid Shah Abbas in 16th century, worth about twenty cents.
- (historical) A Persian unit of weight, equivalent to approximately 12.8 oz.
- An Afghan bronze coin from the early 20th century, equivalent to four shahi.
- A unit of measurement for Afghan postage stamps.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| abas | alternative | lexicographic | |
| abassi | alternative | lexicographic | |
| abassis | alternative | lexicographic | |
| abbasis | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (4)
pt abás (historical Persian silver coin) · pt abassi (historical Persian silver coin) · hy աբասի (historical Persian silver coin) · pt abás (Persian unit of weight)