Definitions for daric

daric dar·ic

Spelling: [dar-ik]
IPA: /ˈdær ɪk/

Daric is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 70 anagrams from letters in daric (acdir).

Definitions for daric

noun

  1. a gold coin and monetary unit of ancient Persia.

Origin of daric

1560-70; Greek Dāreikós (statḗr) (Persian stater) of Darius

Examples for daric

The daric is mentioned in several Biblical books that were written after the beginning of the Persian period.

The daric was a Persian gold coin, generally supposed to have derived its name from Darius I.; but others think this doubtful.

daric, a gold coin current in ancient Persia, stamped with an archer kneeling, and weighing little over a sovereign.

He could guarantee that each soldier should receive a daric a month as pay, the officers double pay, and the generals quadruple.

The dispute was about a claim which amounted nearly to the thirtieth part of a daric.

daric—A Persian gold coin, valued one pound, twelve shillings, three pence.

From one daric to one daric and a half per month, $5 to $7.50.

Word Value for daric
Scrable

8

Words with friends

9

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