Greenback and Lucre

Greenback

Greenback noun - A piece of printed paper used as money in the United States.
Usage example: she threw a few greenbacks on the counter to pay for the drinks
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Lucre and greenback are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lucre" instead a noun "Greenback".

Lucre

Lucre noun - Something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment.
Usage example: foreign coins are not acceptable lucre in most vending machines in this country

Greenback and lucre are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Greenback" instead a noun "Lucre".
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