Lakh

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Noun

lakh

  1. One hundred thousand, used especially of rupees.
    • 1972: But they were both killed in the same engagement against Tippoo Sahib, her father owing three lakhs of rupees and her husband nearly half that sum. — Patrick O'Brian, Post Captain

Usage notes

Used in India. Not used in UK or Australia.

Translations

  • Bosnian: lak m.

See also

ta:lakh

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