tanga
Any of various former Asian coins, including: a coin of Portuguese India worth one…Any of various former Asian coins, including: a coin of Portuguese India worth one tenth of a rupee; a gold coin of India issued by various Muslim rulers; a silver coin of India, also issued by Muslim rulers; and a former silver coin of Tibet.
Meaning
2 senses(historical)Any of various former Asian coins, including: a coin of Portuguese India worth one tenth of a rupee; a gold coin of India issued by various Muslim rulers; a silver coin of India, also issued by Muslim rulers; and a former silver coin of Tibet.
A pair of tanga briefs.
100 tanga equal 1 Tajikistani ruble
Origin
From Portuguese tanga, from Kimbundu tanga or ntanga (“coarse cloth; loincloth”).From Portuguese tanga, from Kimbundu tanga or ntanga (“coarse cloth; loincloth”).
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