doubloon

dou·bloon

D0359000 (dŭ-blo͞on′)n. A gold coin formerly used in Spain and Spanish America.

[Spanish doblón, augmentative of dobla, Spanish coin, from Latin dupla, feminine of duplus, double; see dwo- in Indo-European roots.]

(dʌˈbluːn) or

n1. (Historical Terms) a former Spanish gold coin2. (plural) slang money[C17: from Spanish doblón, from dobla]

(dʌˈblun)

n. a former gold coin of Spain and Spanish America. [1615–25; < Sp doblón <dobl(a) a gold coin]

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Noun

doubloon - a former Spanish gold coin coin - a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money

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doublon