maravedi

Meaning

Noun

• A former Spanish coin and unit of currency, originally issued in gold but later in silver and copper, discontinued in 1848.
• A very small quantity or value; the least possible amount.

Origin

• From Spanish maravedí, from Arabic مُرَابِطِين, an inflected plural of مُرَابِط, the name of the Almoravid rulers of Muslim Spain during the 12th century. Compare marabout.