Definition of "lira" []

• See Table at currency. (noun)
• The primary unit of currency in Italy, San Marino, and Vatican City before the adoption of the euro. (noun)

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• "But the rally in Turkish lira-denominated securities last month -- the lira rose 8.3% against the dollar in the month while the blue-chip ISE-100 stock index rose 9.4% -- was driven in large part by domestic investors turning toward their own currency after they had sought a safe-haven in foreign currencies amid calls for elections in the spring."
• "It was marked 1,250 Lebanese lira, which is less than a dollar."
• "Economists said the governor's explanation on Monday was likely to continue to weigh on the lira, which is the worst performing major emerging-market currency this year."