What does LITAS mean?

Here is the output in HTML text formatting: Word: litas

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

1. A former monetary unit of Lithuania, replaced by the euro in 2015.
2. A unit of weight used in India, equal to 80 grains or 1/12 troy ounce.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈliːtəs/
• UK: /ˈliːtəs/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "litas" originated from Lithuanian and was the official currency of Lithuania until it was replaced by the euro in 2015. The litas was first introduced in 1922, and was reissued in 1993 after Lithuania gained independence from the Soviet Union. The unit of weight called "litas" is used in India and is equivalent to 80 grains or 1/12 troy ounce.

5. Synonyms: None

6. Related Words:

• alist
• tails
• slate
• stale
• steal

7. Example Sentences:

1. He still had some litas left over from his trip to Lithuania.
2. The jeweler weighed the gold using a litas scale.