onza

noun

on·​za

ˈȯnzə,

-n(ˌ)sä,

-n(ˌ)thä

plural -s

1

: an old Spanish gold doubloon

2

: a Mexican bullion coin denomination signifying its weight in silver, gold, or platinum

also : a Mexican bullion coin of one onza

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, literally, ounce, from Latin uncia ounce, twelfth part

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