[ 'grəʊʃ(ə)n , 'grɒʃ(ə)n ]
■ noun ( plural same)
1》 (until the introduction of the euro in 2002) a monetary unit of Austria, equal to one hundredth of a schilling.
2》 historical a small German silver coin.
Origin
Ger., from Mid. High Ger. grosse , from med. L. (denarius) grossus 'thick (penny)'; cf. groat .