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yen: Meaning and Definition of
yen
Pronunciation: (yen), [key]
— pl. yen.
- an aluminum coin and monetary unit of Japan, equal to 100 sen or 1000 rin. Symbol: ¥; Abbr.: Y
- a former silver coin of Japan.
yen
Pronunciation: (yen), [key]
— n., v., yenned, yen•ning.
- a desire or craving: I had a yen for apple pie.
- to have a craving; yearn.
See also:
- yen (Thesaurus)
