What does OBOLS mean?

Obols

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions: Obols are ancient Greek coins that were used as currency. They were made of silver and were the smallest denomination of coin in Ancient Greece. The word "obol" can also refer to a small amount of money or a donation to charity.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈɑːbəlz/, UK: /ˈɒbəlz/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "obol" comes from the Greek word "obolos," which means "a spit" or "a skewer." This is because the first obols were made from metal skewers. Obols were used in Ancient Greece as a form of currency and were used to pay for goods and services. They were also used to pay the ferryman Charon to cross the River Styx in Greek mythology. Today, the word "obol" is rarely used to refer to the ancient Greek coins but is still used to refer to a small amount of money or a donation to charity.

5. Synonyms: Small change, coins, donation, contribution

6. Related Words: Money, coins, cents, euros, pesos

7. Example Sentences:

• He found an obol on the ground and put it in his pocket.
• The museum had a collection of ancient obols on display.
• She made a small obol donation to the charity.