likuta

noun li·ku·ta \li-ˈkü-tə\

plural ma·ku·ta \mä-\

Definition of LIKUTA

: a former monetary unit equal to ¹⁄₁₀₀ zaire

ultimately from Kongo dikuta (plural makuta) palm-leaf cloth bundle used as currency, from -kuta to gather, bundle

First Known Use: 1967

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