Chetrums

/ˈtʃɛtrəmz/ noun

Definition

The plural of chetrum; multiple small coins of Bhutanese currency.

Etymology

The plural form of chetrum, formed by adding the English plural suffix '-s' to the Bhutanese word, demonstrating how borrowed currency names adapt to English grammar.

Kelly Says

Even though chetrum coins are rarely seen in circulation anymore, the word survives in numismatic collections and financial history—a linguistic fossil from when Bhutan's currency was more diverse.

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