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Added 10 October 2026

daric

noun

In Latin: darīcus Wiktionary

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A gold coin from Persian Empire, introduced by Darius the Great (522-486 BC) and used until Alexander the Great's invasion (330 BC).

Origin

From Ancient Greek δᾱρεικός (dāreikós), from Old Persian *darikah. Doublet of gold and yellow. Considered by classical authors to be from Δαρεῖος (Dareîos, “Darius”) who standardized the coinage as such, but this is a folk etymology.

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