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Definition of xerafin

xerafin

/ˈzɛr.ə.fɪn/
xer · a · fin
Plural:xerafins
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xerafin Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A silver coin and unit of money of account formerly used in Portuguese India, particularly in Goa.

Example

"The local merchant's ledger recorded the purchase of exotic spices in tangas and xerafins."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Typically found in historical texts discussing the economy and trade of Portuguese India; often spelled interchangeably with 'xerafim'.

• Rhymes for xerafin

• Nearby Words

xenops
xenopus
xenurine
xerafin
xeransis
xeranthemum
xerantic

Word Origin & Etymology

From Portuguese 'xerafim', which derives from the Arabic 'ašrafī' (ashrafi), a Middle Eastern gold coin named after the Mamluk sultan Al-Ashraf.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xerafin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xerafin
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