Definitions for khoumskumz, xumz

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khoums*kumz, xumz(n.)(pl.)

  1. a monetary unit of Mauritania, equal to ? of an ouguiya.

    Category: Numismatics

* khoums..

Origin of khoums:

1970–75; < F < Ar khums

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  1. khoums(Noun)

    A subdivision of the Mauritanian ouguiya. 5 khoums equal one ouguiya.

  2. Origin: From Arabic خمس, meaning fifth


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