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groschen

gro·schen
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [groh-shuh n]
    • /ˈgroʊ ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [groh-shuh n]
    • /ˈgroʊ ʃən/

Definitions of groschen word

  • noun plural groschen a zinc or aluminum coin of Austria until the euro was adopted, the 100th part of a schilling. 1
  • noun plural groschen a German 10-pfennig piece made of nickel. 1
  • noun plural groschen any of the silver coins of various German regions first introduced in the 13th century. 1
  • noun groschen A monetary unit of Austria (until the introduction of the euro), equal to one hundredth of a schilling. 1
  • noun groschen a former Austrian monetary unit worth one hundredth of a schilling 0
  • noun groschen a former German coin worth ten pfennigs 0

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Origin of groschen

First appearance:

before 1610
One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; < German; Middle High German grosse, grosze < Latin (denārius) grossus thick (coin); akin to groat

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Parts of speech for Groschen

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

groschen popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

groschen usage trend in Literature

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