rial Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the basic unit of money in Yemen; equal to 100 fils
    Yemeni rial.
  2. noun the basic unit of money in Oman
    riyal-omani; Omani rial.
  3. noun the basic unit of money in Iran
    Iranian rial.

WordNet

Ri"al noun
Definitions
  1. A Spanish coin. See Real. Obs.
Ri*al" adjective
Definitions
  1. Royal. Obs. Chaucer.
Ri"al noun
Etymology
From Royal.
Definitions
  1. A gold coin formerly current in England, of the value of ten shillings sterling in the reign of Henry VI., and of fifteen shillings in the reign of Elizabeth. Spelt also ryal. Brande & C.

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