FANAM


Meaning of FANAM in English

fəˈnäm noun

( -s )

Etymology: probably modification of Tamil panam, probably from Sanskrit paṇa bet, reward, wealth

1.

a. : an old gold or silver coin of southern India

b. : a silver coin of Travancore worth 1/8 of a rupee issued up until Indian independence in 1947

2. : a unit of value corresponding to a fanam

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