shahi

noun
sha·​hi
variants: or less commonly shahee or chahi \ (ˈ)shä¦hē , (ˈ)shȯ¦-​ , (ˈ)shȧ¦-​ \
plural -s

Definition of shahi

: a 19th and 20th century Persian unit of value equal to ¹/₂₀ silver kran also : a corresponding coin of silver or copper or nickel

History and Etymology for shahi

Persian shāhī, from shāhī royal, from shāh king

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