mohar

noun

mo·​har

ˈmōhə(r)

plural -s

: a silver or gold coin of Nepal

also : a corresponding unit of value

¹/₂-mohar coins

Word History

Etymology

Nepali mohar, mohor, from Hindi muhur, muhr mohur

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