noun
- The basic monetary unit of Mauritania, equal to 5 khoums.
Usage: Also spelled ouguiya; Currency/finance term
Examples
- The ougiya is the official currency of Mauritania.
- Exchange rates for the ougiya fluctuate against the U.S. dollar.
- Prices in Mauritania are typically quoted in ougiya.
- One ougiya is subdivided into five khoums.