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denarius
noun de·nar·i·us \di-ˈner-ē-əs\
plural de·nar·ii \-ē-ˌī, -ē-ˌē\
Definition of DENARIUS
1
: a small silver coin of ancient Rome
2
: a gold coin of the Roman Empire equivalent to 25 denarii
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Origin of DENARIUS
Middle English, from Latin — more at denier
First Known Use: 14th century
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