Meaning Of The Word Shekel

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shekel in American English
an ancient unit of weight used by Hebrews, Babylonians, etc., equal to about half an ounce
noun: a paper money, cupronickel or silver coin, and monetary unit of Israel equal to 100 agorot: replaced the pound in 1980

shekel in British English
noun: the standard monetary unit of modern Israel, divided into 100 agorot

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