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Meaning of 'yen' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Yen [ n.]
- The unit of value and account in Japan. Since Japan's adoption of the gold standard, in 1897, the value of the yen has been about 50 cents. The yen is equal to 100 sen.
2 . Yen [ pl. ]
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Meaning of 'yen' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . yen [ v]
Meaning (1):
- have a desire for something or someone who is not present
Example in sentence:
  • I am pining for my lover;
  • She ached for a cigarette

Nearby Words:

yend yenite

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