PAISA

Paisa

The paisa is a monetary unit in several countries; cognate terms include poisha and baisa . In India, Nepal and Pakistan, the paisa currently equals of a rupee. In Bangladesh, the poisha equals of a Bangladeshi taka. In Oman, the baisa equals of an Omani rial.

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paisa

Noun

  1. A subdivision of currency, equal to a 1/100th of a rupee in various Asian countries.
  2. (British India) A subdivision of currency equivalent to 1/64th of a rupee.
  3. A subdivision of currency, equal to a 1/100th of a Bangladeshi taka.

Noun (etymology 2)


  1. A Mexican national, especially one rural in character



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