siglos

noun

sig·​los

ˈsiˌgläs

plural sigloi

-lȯi

: a silver coin of ancient Persia equal to ¹/₂₀ daric and weighing about 5.6 grams

Word History

Etymology

Greek siglos, siklos, of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew sheqel shekel

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