lumma
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A former Armenian coin worth one hundredth of a dram
- noun
- Archaic
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lumma
- In historical records, a lumma was a tiny fraction of the dram.
Examples
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The price was listed as 250 lummas in the old Armenian market.
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Collectors sometimes seek out coins denominated in lummas from Armenia's past.
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I found a lumma!
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What is a lumma?
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Historically, one could buy a loaf of bread for just 20 lummas in Armenia.
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The antique shop had a display of rare lummas from the early 20th century.
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In a collection of old currency, a lumma is often found alongside the dram.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Lumma was used in Armenia for a very small coin and meant 'one hundredth of a dram'. So you can remember it as the tiny part of the dram, like a cent is to a dollar.
