mohur
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An old gold coin used as money in India and nearby places
- noun
- /moʊˈhʊr/
- Archaic
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mohur
- The historical museum features a gold mohur, illustrating its significance in India's economy.
Examples
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It's all been such a success, he has decided to present the Queen with a "Mohur" as part of the Jubilee.
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You will travel to England and present the Mohur at an official function.
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Who will have the Mohur, sir?
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Was Your Majesty pleased with the Mohur?
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And the ceremonial presentation of a Mohur.
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I have the Mohur.
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A Mohur, Your Majesty.
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The collector proudly displayed the ancient mohur he had found in a market in India.
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During the auction, several bidders showed interest in the rare mohur from the Mughal era.
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word mohur comes from Persian muhr and the older Sanskrit mudrā, both meaning 'seal' or 'stamp', because these coins were stamped with the ruler's mark. That's why a mohur was a gold coin used as money in India and nearby regions.
