lira Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the basic unit of money on Malta; equal to 100 cents
    Maltese lira.
  2. noun the basic unit of money in Turkey
    Turkish lira.
  3. noun formerly the basic unit of money in Italy; equal to 100 centesimi
    Italian lira.

WordNet

Li"ra noun
Etymology
It., fr. L. libra the Roman pound. Cf. Livre.
Wordforms
plural Lire
Definitions
  1. An Italian coin equivalent in value to the French franc.

Webster 1913