n. A coin of the Turkish dominions, struck in silver and in copper, and current from the end of the seventeenth century.n. (pä′ rä). In the East Indies, a measure of capacity (at Bombay 3⅓ bushels); also, a measure of weight (at Ceylon from 30 to 50 pounds, according to the commodity, as coffee, pepper, rice, etc.).n. A prefix of Greek origin, meaning ‘from beside,’ ‘beside,’ ‘near,’ ‘by,’ etc. See etymology.n. A copper coin of Servia (one centime).n. An abbreviation of Paraguay.