franco

1 of 2

noun

fran·​co ˈfräŋ-(ˌ)kō 

ˈfraŋ-

: the frank of Equatorial Guinea see Money Table

Franco-

2 of 2

combining form

1

: French and

Franco-American

2

: French

Francophile

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Spanish, from French franc

Combining form

Medieval Latin, from Francus Frenchman, from Late Latin, Frank

First Known Use

Noun

1989, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Franco-

combining form

ˈfraŋ-kō

1

: French and

Franco-German

2

: French

Francophile

Etymology

Combining form

derived from Latin Francus "Frenchman, Frank"

Biographical Definition

Franco

biographical name

Fran·​co ˈfräŋ-(ˌ)kō 

ˈfraŋ-

Francisco 1892–1975 Francisco Paulino Hermenegildo Teódulo Franco Bahamonde Spanish general and head of Spanish state (1936–75)