noun
Meaning 1
A unit of currency of Sierra Leone, divided into 100 cents.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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leone
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noun
Meaning 2
the basic unit of money in Sierra Leone; equal to 100 cents
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: Sierra Leone monetary unit
History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Krio: lion — currency of Sierra Leone
- Portuguese: leone — currency of Sierra Leone
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