1. Plural of lira; the former currency of Israel before the shekel.
Usage: historical; plural form

Examples

• Before 1980, Israeli prices were quoted in lirot.
• The old lirot coins are now collector's items.
• My grandmother still has some lirot from her time living in Israel.
• The exchange rate for lirot was fixed by the central bank.
• Tourists sometimes ask about the value of lirot in modern currency.