Definition
gourde
noun
- The basic monetary unit of Haiti.
Usage: Often abbreviated as G or HTG in financial contexts.
Examples
- The gourde is the official currency of Haiti.
- Exchange rates between the gourde and the U.S. dollar fluctuate regularly.
- She exchanged her dollars for gourdes before traveling to Port-au-Prince.
- The price of goods in Haiti is typically quoted in gourdes.
- One gourde is subdivided into 100 centimes.