Definition of "lempira" [lempira]

• See Table at currency. (noun)

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• "The currency of Honduras is called the lempira and he is still a hero to the Lencans, the largest indigenous group in Honduras."
• "However, because of the political crisis, Micheletti asked and Asfura agreed to lease the channel to the government for a symbolic fee, one lempira per month for seven months."
• "Spanish; Honduran lempira (1 lempira = $0.05); United States dollars are widely accepted."