2syllables
sterling
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Definitions ofsterling
1noun
- The currency of the United Kingdom; especially the pound.
- Former British gold or silver coinage of a standard fineness: for gold 0.91666 and for silver 0.925.
- Sterling silver, or articles made from this material.
- A structure of pilings that protects the piers of a bridge; a starling.
1adjective
- Of, or relating to British currency, or the former British coinage.
- Of, relating to, or made from sterling silver.
- Of acknowledged worth or influence; high quality; authoritative.
- Genuine; true; pure; of great value or excellence.
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