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Meaning of mithqal | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
mɪθˈkɑːl

Definitions

  1. A unit of weight in the Islamic world, usually taken as equivalent to 4.25 grams, used especially to weigh precious metals.
  2. A coin originally having such a weight.

Examples

“The Wazir brought him and the King said, "Give⟳ him a thousand miskals of gold from the treasury, and load⟳ him ten camels with goods for trade⟳, and send⟳ him under escort to his own⟳ town."”

CEFR level

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This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

Mithra Mithraeum Mithraicist Mithraism Mithraist mithralog

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