riyal
[ree-
yawl
, -
yahl
]
/riˈyɔl, -ˈyɑl/
noun
1.
a bronze coin and monetary unit of Qatar, equal to 100 dirhams.
2.
a silver coin and monetary unit of Saudi Arabia, equal to 100 halala or 20 qurush.
3.
(formerly) a coin and monetary unit of the Yemen Arab Republic, equal to 100 fils or 40 buqshas.
Also,
rial
.
Origin
1935-40;
<
Arabic
riyāl
<
Spanish
real
real
2
British Dictionary definitions for
riyal
riyal
/
rɪˈjɑːl
/
noun
1.
the standard monetary unit of Qatar, divided into 100 dirhams; Saudi Arabia, divided into 100 halala; and Yemen, divided into 100 fils
Word Origin
from Arabic
riyāl
, from Spanish
real
real
²
Encyclopedia Article for
riyal
monetary unit of Saudi Arabia and of Qatar.
Learn more about
riyal
with a free trial on Britannica.com