moidore

noun

moi·​dore

ˈmȯiˌdō(ə)r

variants or less commonly moeda

plural -s

: a gold coin of Portugal and Brazil that was minted from about 1640 to 1732 and contained 4.93 grams of fine gold

also : a corresponding unit of value

Word History

Etymology

modification of Portuguese moeda de ouro, literally, coin of gold

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