"khoums" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: khoums [plural]
Etymology: From Arabic خُمْس (ḵums, “fifth”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ar|خُمْس||fifth}} Arabic خُمْس (ḵums, “fifth”), {{root|en|ar|خ م س}} Head templates: {{en-noun|khoums}} khoums (plural khoums)
  1. A subdivision of the Mauritanian ouguiya. 5 khoums equal one ouguiya. Wikipedia link: khoums Categories (topical): Currencies Categories (place): Mauritania Synonyms: khoum
    Sense id: en-khoums-en-noun-PfLd47bJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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