1. plural of ouguiya; the basic monetary unit of Mauritania
Usage: currency; plural form

Examples

• The price of the item was listed in ougiyas.
• Exchange rates between dollars and ougiyas fluctuate daily.
• She exchanged her euros for ougiyas at the airport.
• The vendor quoted the cost in ougiyas.
• Tourists often need to convert their currency to ougiyas when visiting Mauritania.