Gourdes

/ɡuːrdz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of gourde; multiple units of Haitian currency, or an alternative plural of gourd in some contexts.

Etymology

Plural of gourde, from the Haitian currency designation, or occasionally used as a variant plural of gourd.

Kelly Says

In Haiti, the gourde has been through incredible inflation and currency crises that have made it worth much less than it was historically—it's a monetary unit that tells the story of colonial extraction and economic struggle.

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