pound sterling

/paʊnd ˌstʌrlɪŋ/
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Other forms: pounds sterling; pound sterlings

Definitions of pound sterling
  1. noun
    the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; equal to 100 pence
    synonyms: British pound, British pound sterling, pound, quid
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    type of:
    British monetary unit
    monetary unit in Great Britain
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