Definition of DENARIUS

denarius

Meanings

Plural: denarii, denariuses

Noun

  • A small silver coin issued both during the Roman Republic and during the Roman Empire, equal to 10 asses or 4 sesterces. Roughly one day’s wage for a skilled worker.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin dēnārius. Doublet of denar, denier, dinar, diner, dinero, and dinheiro.

Scrabble Score: 9

denarius is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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denarius is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

denarius is a valid Words With Friends word