angelot

noun

an·​ge·​lot

ˈanjəˌlät

plural -s

1

[so called from the device on the obverse, showing the archangel Michael slaying a dragon] : an Anglo-Gallic gold coin issued in the 15th century by Henry VI of England

2

: angelica sense 3

3

: a small rich cheese made in Normandy

Word History

Etymology

Middle French, from Old French, little angel, diminutive of angele angel

First Known Use

1525, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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