rial

Noun

WordNet 3.0

Noun (3)

  1. the basic unit of money in Yemen; equal to 100 filsSynonyms: Yemeni rial
  2. the basic unit of money in OmanSynonyms: riyal-omaniOmani rial
  3. the basic unit of money in IranSynonyms: Iranian rial
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Rial \Ri"al\, n. A Spanish coin. See Real. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

Rial \Ri*al"\, a. Royal. [Obs.] --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]

Rial \Ri"al\, n. [From Royal.] A gold coin formerly current in England, of the value of ten shillings sterling in the reign of Henry VI., and of fifteen shillings in the reign of Elizabeth. [Spelt also ryal.] --Brande & C. [1913 Webster]
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