Abbasi

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /əˈbÉ‘.si/

Alternative forms

• abassis
• abas
• abassi

Origin

From Persian عباسی; see for more.

Full definition of abbasi

Noun

1. (historical) A silver coin of Persia, introduced by Safavid Shah Abbas in 16th century, worth about twenty cents.
2. (historical) A Persian unit of weight, equivalent to approximately 12.8 oz.
3. (historical) An Afghan bronze coin from the early 20th century, equivalent to four shahi.
4. An unit of measurement for Afghan postage stamps.