Meaning of lempira in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌlɛmˈpɪrə/

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1. Noun

   lempira

   Etymology

   named after Lempira, a 16th-century Indian chieftain who opposed the Spanish conquest of Honduras

   Definitions

   1. the basic unit of money in Honduras

   Examples

   • « equal to 100 centavos »