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Definition of Khoums
1. Noun. A subdivision of the Mauritanian ouguiya. 5 khoums equal one ouguiya. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Khoums
1. khoum [n] - See also: khoum
Lexicographical Neighbors of Khoums
Literary usage of Khoums
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Transactions by Glasgow Archaeological Society (1899)
"... or in the bosom of waters, without its being possible to know the owner,
becomes the entire property of the finder."3 "khoums," to which the ..."
2. The Ethnology of the British Colonies and Dependencies by Robert Gordon Latham (1851)
"The bearer of the designation either calls himself by the name of his tribe, or
else glorifies himself by the term Usul or Pure. The tribes or khoums are ..."
3. An Archaeological Survey of the United Kingdom by David Murray (1896)
"... or in the bosom of waters, without its being possible to know the owner,
becomes the entire property of the finder."1 "khoums," to which the non- ..."
4. Journal asiatique by Société asiatique (Paris, France) (1839)
"... khoums, serait prélevé pour Iui-même, pour sa famille et pour les indigents.
- - - - - - - En Iran- L. dc l'hégire , lorsque lee juifs nommés ..."