talari

A shopkeeper counts several talari coins on the counter.

Definition

Noun: Talari is a former monetary unit of Ethiopia, equal to 100 cents, and was used until the 1970s when it was replaced by the Ethiopian birr.

Usage Examples

Advanced Usage

• Historical context: The term is primarily used in historical or numismatic discussions about Ethiopian currency.
  • The talari was introduced in the 19th century and remained in circulation until the monetary reform of 1976.

Variants and Related Words

• Talari (noun): the singular and plural forms are the same.
• Ethiopian birr (noun): the current currency of Ethiopia, which replaced the talari.
  • One birr is now worth more than one talari was at the time of its replacement.

Synonyms

• Coin: a piece of metal currency (though not a direct synonym, it refers to the physical form of a talari).
• Currency: a system of money in general use.

Related Idioms

• There are no common idioms involving "talari", as it is a specific historical term.

Phrasal Verbs

• No phrasal verbs are associated with "talari".