"maasha" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈmɑːʃə/ Forms: maashas [plural]
Etymology: From Hindi माशा (māśā). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|hi|माशा}} Hindi माशा (māśā) Head templates: {{en-noun}} maasha (plural maashas)
  1. A traditional unit of weight in South Asia, usually about a gram and variably equivalent to a tenth or a twelfth of a tola; in modern use, standardised to 0.972 grams and a twelfth of a tola. Categories (topical): Units of measure
    Sense id: en-maasha-en-noun-bkJI1SBr Disambiguation of Units of measure: 70 30 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 57 43
  2. (historical) A coin in South Asia weighing one maasha, variably equivalent to a tenth or a twelfth of a rupee. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Coins
    Sense id: en-maasha-en-noun-MI1fj1hv Disambiguation of Coins: 44 56
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: masha

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