łitso

Etymology 1
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The prefix appears to have originated historically from the  classifier. When this prefix appears immediately in pre-stem position, it takes the shape of a classifier.

Verb

 * 1) it is yellow

Usage notes
This is a neuter verb. As such, it has only the imperfective stem.

Conjugation
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Etymology 2
The use of łitso (yellow) to refer to the nickel coin comes from the gold or yellowish color used in the fractional currency note for this denomination during the Civil War.

Noun

 * 1) nickel (coin)