Definition

A unit of currency used in Mauritania.

Example

The price of the book is 500 ouguiyas.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the ouguiya?

Yeah, it's the currency used in Mauritania, right?

Exactly! I was reading about different currencies online.

That's cool! I love learning about money systems from around the world.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'ouguiya' originates from Arabic 'أوقية' (uqiyyah), which refers to a unit of weight and currency. It is used as the name for the currency of Mauritania.

Memory Tip

Think of the Arabic word for a unit of weight, which helps you remember that 'ouguiya' is a currency used in Mauritania.

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