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shekels

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shek·el  (shkl)
n.
1.
a. Any of several ancient units of weight, especially a Hebrew unit equal to about a half ounce.
b. A gold or silver coin equal in weight to one of these units, especially the chief silver coin of the ancient Hebrews.
2. Slang
a. A coin.
b. shekels Money.
[Hebrew eqel, from qal, to weigh; see ql in Semitic roots.]
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Noun1.shekels - informal terms for moneyshekels - informal terms for money            
boodle, clams, dinero, gelt, kale, lettuce, lolly, lucre, moolah, pelf, simoleons, wampum, loot, dough, bread, cabbage, sugar, scratch
money - the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender; "we tried to collect the money he owed us"
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