grosz

noun

ˈgrȯsh 

plural grosze ˈgrȯsh  and groszy ˈgrȯ-shē 

: a Polish monetary unit equal to ¹/₁₀₀ zloty see zloty at Money Table

Note: The plural grosze is used for the denomination two; groszy is used for more than two.

Word History

Etymology

Polish

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Biographical Definition

Grosz

biographical name

ˈgrōs 

George 1893–1959 American (German-born) painter