crore

Definition

ten million (10⁷): 10,000,000, that is, with Indian digit grouping, 1,00,00,000.

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindustani करोड़ / کروڑ (karoṛ).

Example Sentences

• "Meronym: lakh"
• "The population of Gujarat is 3.39 crores."
• "The state estimates that the construction project will cost about two crores."