heller
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈhɛɫɝ// UK //hˈɛlɐ// heller
n. a small coin used in the past in some European countries like Germany and Austria. It was worth very little money.
n. a former German and Austrian unit of currency, originally a silver coin of small value. Often used in historical or numismatic contexts.
The merchant asked for one more heller to complete the trade.
In the late nineteenth century, the heller served as a fractional currency unit in the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
The transition from the silver heller to base-metal coinage reflected broader economic shifts in the Holy Roman Empire as local mints sought to reduce production costs.
Usage
Primarily used in historical contexts; the plural form is usually 'heller' or 'hellers' depending on the specific era.