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doubloon

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dou·bloon  (d-bln)
n.
A gold coin formerly used in Spain and Spanish America.
[Spanish doblón, augmentative of dobla, Spanish coin, from Latin dupla, feminine of duplus, double; see dwo- in Indo-European roots.]
doubloon [dʌˈbluːn], doblón
n
1. (Historical Terms) a former Spanish gold coin
2. (plural) Slang money
[from Spanish doblón, from dobla]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.doubloondoubloon - a former Spanish gold coin          
coin - a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
Translations
doubloon
n → Dublone f


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