Meaning of lempira in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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 »

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