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Greenback

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Meanings of Greenback

Noun

  • A type of money used in the United States that is printed with green ink.
  • Another name for the US dollar, which is the money people use to buy things.
  • Money that was made during a big war in America called the Civil War.

Explanation of the word: Greenback

A greenback is a kind of money in the United States. It's called a greenback because it is green in color.

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Translations for the word: Greenback

hindi
ग्रीनबैक

greenback

पैसा

paisa

हरा नोट

hara note

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Greenback

What does 'greenback' mean?
A 'greenback' is a term used to refer to paper money in the United States, especially the dollar bills that are green on the back.
How do you pronounce 'greenback'?
You pronounce 'greenback' like this: green-bak.
What is the origin of the word 'greenback'?
The word 'greenback' comes from the green color of the paper used for U.S. dollar bills, which started being printed in the 1860s.
What is the meaning of 'greenback' in Hindi?
The word 'greenback' in Hindi is 'हरित मुद्रा' (Harit Mudra).