Markka
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noun.
The primary unit of currency in Finland before the adoption of the euro.
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noun.
A (Finnish)
mark
, the currency used in Finland before the introduction of the
euro
, consisting of 100
penni
. Abbreviation
FIM
.
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noun.
formerly the basic unit of money in Finland
Word Usage
"When the Finns cut their markka loose from the Deutsche mark on Sept. 8 so their domestic interest rates could fall, Europe yawned at the news."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
finnish monetary unit
Rhyme
Words with the same terminal sound
Barca
barca
parka
petrarca
variant
markkaa