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coin

/kɔɪn/
noun
  1. (money) A piece of currency, usually metallic and in the shape of a disc, but sometimes polygonal, or with a hole in the middle.

  2. A token used in a special establishment like a casino.

    Similar: chip

  3. That which serves for payment or recompense.

Synonymschip, money, quoin, wedge
verb
  1. To make of a definite fineness, and convert into coins, as a mass of metal.

    "to coin a medal"

    Similar: manufacture, mint

  2. (by extension) To make or fabricate.

    "Over the last century the advance in science has led to many new words being coined."

    Similar: invent, originate

  3. To acquire rapidly, as money; to make.

Synonymsinvent, originate, manufacture, mint

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