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Definition of rupee

rupee

/ruːˈpiː/
ru · pee
Plural:rupees
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• noun

1

The standard basic monetary unit of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Mauritius, and Seychelles.

Example

"The traveler exchanged her foreign banknotes for Indian rupees at the airport kiosk."

2

A coin or banknote worth one rupee.

Example

"He dropped a shiny steel rupee into the collection box at the temple."

• Rhymes for rupee

• Nearby Words

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runway
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rupert
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Hindi 'rūpiyā', which derives from Sanskrit 'rūpya', meaning 'wrought silver' or 'a coin of silver'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rupee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rupee
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