rupee

American  

[roo-pee, roo-pee] / ruˈpi, ˈru pi /

noun

1. a cupronickel coin and monetary unit of India, Nepal, and Pakistan, equal to 100 paise. R., Re.

2. a cupronickel coin and monetary unit of Mauritius, the Seychelles, and Sri Lanka, equal to 100 cents.

3. Also called rufiyaa.  a coin and monetary unit of the Maldives, equal to 100 laris.

4. a former monetary unit of Bhutan, equal to 100 naye paise.

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rupee British  

/ ruːˈpiː /

noun

1. the standard monetary unit of India, Nepal, and Pakistan (divided into 100 paise), Sri Lanka, Mauritius, and the Seychelles (divided into 100 cents)

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Etymology

Origin of rupee

First recorded in 1605–15, rupee is from the Hindi word rupayā

Example Sentences

The brokerage initiates coverage of the stock with a buy rating and a target price of 605.00 rupees.

From The Wall Street Journal

Over the past decade, the average middle-class income taxpayer's annual income has grown by around 50,000 rupees - roughly the price of a decent smartphone.

From BBC

The Reserve Bank of India capped net open rupee positions at $100 million by April 10, causing the dollar to fall 1.6% against the rupee.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Indian rupee and most other Asian currencies weakened against the dollar amid worries over economic growth in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal

Citi retains its buy rating and 1,200 Indian rupee target price.

From The Wall Street Journal