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florin

/ˈflɔːrɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does florin mean?

noun

A gold or silver coin that was the standard unit of currency in the Netherlands from the 16th to the 19th century. In the Harry Potter series, a gold coin used by wizards and witches.

Example

"The florin was the official currency of the Dutch Republic from 1434 to 2002."

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