maravedi

== English == === Etymology === From Spanish maravedí, from Arabic مُرَابِطِين (murābiṭīn), an inflected plural of مُرَابِط (murābiṭ, “holy man”), the name of the Almoravid rulers of Muslim Spain during the 12th century. Compare marabout. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /mæɹəˈveɪdi/ === Noun === maravedi (plural maravedis) (historical) A former Spanish coin and unit of currency, originally issued in gold but later in silver and copper, discontinued in 1848. (figurative) A very small quantity or value; the least possible amount. Synonyms: jot, shred, whit, farthing