1. the basic monetary unit of Italy before the euro
Usage: historical
2. the basic monetary unit of Turkey
3. the basic monetary unit of several other countries including Lebanon and Syria

Examples

• The old Italian lira was replaced by the euro in 2002.
• She exchanged her dollars for Turkish lira at the airport.
• The price was listed as 50,000 lira.
• Before traveling to Lebanon, he converted his money to Lebanese lira.
• The Syrian lira has fluctuated significantly in recent years.
• Collectors still seek rare Italian lira coins from the 1950s.