noun
- A monetary unit of Mauritania, equal to one fifth of an ouguiya.
Usage: Also spelled 'khoum' (singular); used in currency contexts
Examples
- The khoums is the smallest denomination of Mauritanian currency.
- Exchange rates for the khoums fluctuate against major world currencies.
- Prices in local markets are often quoted in khoums.
- The Central Bank of Mauritania regulates the khoums in circulation.