common coin

noun

A thing that is current by being commonly discussed, mentioned, sanctioned, or accepted.

Meanings

nouncommon coin (countable and uncountable, plural common coins)

plural common coins

  1. countableuncountableA thing that is current by being commonly discussed, mentioned, sanctioned, or accepted.
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Chicago

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