Definition of "maravedi" [mar•a•ve•di]

• A former Spanish coin and unit of currency, originally issued in gold but later in silver and copper, discontinued in 1848. (noun)

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• "The maravedi was the equivalent of about one-third of a cent."
• "[24] The maravedi was a money of account; thirty-four made a real (see"
• "I could not prevail on them to accept one stiver, doit, or maravedi, for the trouble and expenses of my sick bed."