SHEKEL


Meaning of SHEKEL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ noun ]

also sheq·el ˈshe-kəl

( plural shekels also sheqels or shek·el·im shē-ˈkā-lim ; or shek·a·lim or sheq·a·lim she-ˈkä-lim)

Etymology: Hebrew sheqel

Date: 15th century

1.

a. : any of various ancient units of weight ; especially : a Hebrew unit equal to about 252 grains troy

b. : a unit of value based on a shekel weight of gold or silver

2. : a coin weighing one shekel

3. plural : money

4. — see money table

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.