baiza

noun bai·za \ˈbī-(ˌ)zä\

plural baiza or baizas

Definition of BAIZA

— see rial at money table

Arabic baisa, probably from Gujarati paisɔ, from Hindi paisā quarter-anna coin — more at paisa

First Known Use: 1970

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