Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lepta
noun
ˈlep-tə
Definition
A basic unit of currency in Greece before the introduction of the Euro.
Examples
- The shopkeeper changed my money and returned some lepta as change.
- In ancient Greece, lepta were minted to facilitate everyday transactions.
- Tourists often found themselves collecting lepta while exploring local markets.
Meaning
The lepta, often referred to in the plural, was used as a fractional currency unit in Greece, primarily representing smaller denominations of the drachma.
Synonyms
- Cent
- Fraction
- Minor coin
