centim

noun

cen·​tim
ˈsen-ˌtēm
plural -s
: an Andorran unit of value equal to ¹/₁₀₀ diner and used exclusively for collectible coins
also : a coin representing one centim

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of centim was in 1982

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“Centim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centim. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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