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riyal

[ree-yawl, -yahl]

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a bronze coin and monetary unit of Qatar, equal to 100 dirhams.

a silver coin and monetary unit of Saudi Arabia, equal to 100 halala or 20 qurush.

(formerly) a coin and monetary unit of the Yemen Arab Republic, equal to 100 fils or 40 buqshas.

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Also, rial.

Origin:
1935–40; < Arabic riyāl < Spanish real real²

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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.

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riyal (rɪˈjɑːl)

—n
	the standard monetary unit of Qatar, divided into 100 dirhams; Saudi Arabia, divided into 100 halala; and Yemen, divided into 100 fils

[from Arabic riyāl, from Spanish realreal²]

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riyal

monetary unit of Saudi Arabia and of Qatar.

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