Lira

/ˈlɪə.rə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The basic monetary unit of Italy prior to the adoption of the euro.

I saved up a lot of lira during my trip to Italy before the euro was introduced.

The former monetary unit of Turkey, used before the adoption of the new lira in 2005.

The price was listed in old lira, which I found confusing as it had changed a few years ago.

A type of banknote or coin that was part of the currency system in Italy and Turkey.

Collectors are interested in the rare lira coins from the 19th century.

From Italian lira, derived from the Latin libra.

lira exchange rate

The value of the lira compared to another currency.

Turkish lira

The current currency used in Turkey.

kuruş

Subunit of the Turkish lira.

euro

Current currency of the Eurozone countries which replaced the lira in Italy.

Use of lira to refer to money in general.

I need to save up some lira for the trip.