miskal

Meaning

Noun

  • A unit of weight in the Islamic world, usually taken as equivalent to 4.25 grams, and used especially to weigh precious metals.
  • A coin originally having such a weight.

Origin

  • From Persian or Urdu مثقال, from Arabic مِثْقَال, from ثَقَلَ.

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