forint

[ fawr-int ]

noun

1. an aluminum coin and the monetary unit of Hungary, equal to 100 fillér. : F., Ft.

forint

/ ˈforint /

noun

1. the standard monetary unit of Hungary, divided into 100 fillér

Word History and Origins

Origin of forint¹

1945–50; < Hungarian < Italian fiorino. See florin

Word History and Origins

Origin of forint¹

from Hungarian, from Italian fiorino florin