1. A monetary unit formerly used in some Middle Eastern and North African countries, equal to one hundredth of a pound or dinar.
Usage: historical; also spelled 'kursh' or 'qirsh'

Examples

• The kurush was a common coin in Ottoman-era markets.
• Historical records show prices listed in kurush and larger denominations.
• Before modern currency reform, the kurush served as a fractional unit across the region.