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

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!