yen
1an aluminum coin and monetary unit of Japan, equal to 100 sen or 1000 rin. Symbol: ¥; Abbreviation: Y
a former silver coin of Japan.
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1Other definitions for yen (2 of 2)
a desire or craving: I had a yen for apple pie.
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British Dictionary definitions for yen (1 of 2)
/ (jɛn) /
the standard monetary unit of Japan, (notionally) divided into 100 sen
Origin of yen
1British Dictionary definitions for yen (2 of 2)
/ (jɛn) informal /
a passionate, ardent, or intense longing or desire
(intr) to yearn
Origin of yen
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Other Idioms and Phrases with yen
see have a yen for.
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