Meaning
A former monetary subdivision, equivalent to one hundredth of a Guinean syli.
Etymology
Origin: French
Borrowed from French cauri, from Hindi कौड़ी (kauṛī). Doublet of cowrie.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.