SHEKEL


Meaning of SHEKEL in English

[ 'ʃɛk(ə)l ]

■ noun

1》 the basic monetary unit of modern Israel, equal to 100 agora.

2》 historical a silver coin and unit of weight used in ancient Israel and the Middle East.

3》 ( ~s ) informal money; wealth.

Origin

from Heb. šeqel , from šāqal 'weigh'.

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