yen Definition

yen¹
noun

yen
1. The standard unit of currency of Japan.

Etymology: 19c: from Japanese en, from Chinese yuan dollar.

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yen² (colloq)
noun

1. A desire.

Thesaurus: desire, longing, yearning, craving, hankering, passion, need, want, lust.

verb

intr
yenned, yenning
1. To feel a longing or craving for it.

Form: yen for something (usually)

Etymology: 19c: from Cantonese Chinese yan craving.