Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lire
Noun
/ˈlɪr.eɪ/
Definition
The former currency of Italy, used before the introduction of the euro.
Examples
- Before the euro, one could find all prices in lire when traveling in Italy.
- The lire was divided into 100 centesimi.
- Many collectors enjoy gathering coins from the old Italian lire.
Meaning
Lire refers to the money that was used in Italy until the euro took over as the official currency in 2002.
Synonyms
- currency
- money
- Italian currency
