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bullion in Persian

شمش šemš

/ˈbʊl.jən/

bullion in Persian: شمش (šemš). In English, bullion means a bulk quantity of precious metal, usually gold or silver, assessed by weight and typically cast as ingots.

Persian words for bullion

bulk quantity of precious metal
شمش šemš

English meaning of bullion

  1. noun A bulk quantity of precious metal, usually gold or silver, assessed by weight and typically cast as ingots.
  2. noun Base or uncurrent coin.
  3. noun Showy metallic ornament, as of gold, silver, or copper, on bridles, saddles, etc.
  4. noun A heavy twisted fringe, made of fine gold or silver wire and used for epaulets; also, any heavy twisted fringe whose cords are prominent.

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Questions about bullion in Persian

What is the meaning of bullion in Persian?
Bullion in Persian is شمش (šemš).
معنی bullion چیست؟
Bullion: شمش (šemš).
What does bullion mean in English?
Bullion means a bulk quantity of precious metal, usually gold or silver, assessed by weight and typically cast as ingots.

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