zaire en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌzɑˈɪə(ɹ)/
- /ˌzaɪˈɪə(ɹ)/
Etymology
Borrowed from French zaïre. Named after the Zaire River, another name for the Congo River.
Meanings
- (historical) The unit of currency of Zaire from 1967 to 1998.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| zaire | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| zaires | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
fr zaïre (currency) · it zaire (currency)