kurus

¹

[ koo-roosh ]

noun

, plural ku·rus.

1. a monetary unit of Turkey, one 100th of a lira; piaster.

Kurus

²

[ koor-ooz ]

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

1. Kauravas.

kuruş

/ kʊˈruːʃ /

noun

1. a Turkish monetary unit worth one hundredth of a lira Alsopiastre

Word History and Origins

Origin of kurus¹

First recorded in 1880–85, from Turkish kuruş, from Greek grósi, from French gros; akin to German groschen and Hungarian garas, from Italian (denaro) grosso, a silver coin worth twelve denari

Word History and Origins

Origin of kurus¹

from Turkish

Example Sentences

Great Duryodhan midst the princes stands alone without a peer, Kripa priest of royal Kurus, holiest of all priests is here!

From Project Gutenberg

And as thunder-wielding Indra smote asuras fierce and bold, Smite the Kurus with thy arrows winged with plumes of yellow gold!

From Project Gutenberg

And the Kurus marked with wonder Arjun's standard lifted proud, Heard with dread the deep gandiva sounding oft and sounding loud!

From Project Gutenberg

Take their counsel, and thy kinsmen fasten in the bonds of peace, May the empire of the Kurus and their warlike fame increase!

From Project Gutenberg

And he helped the fainting warrior, placed him on his chariot-seat, But the Kurus darkly gathered, surging round as waters meet!

From Project Gutenberg