"moidore" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: moidores [plural], moydore [alternative]
Etymology: From Portuguese moeda de ouro, literally "golden coin". Etymology templates: {{der|en|pt|moeda de ouro}} Portuguese moeda de ouro Head templates: {{en-noun}} moidore (plural moidores)
  1. (historical) An old Portuguese gold coin, minted from 1640 to 1732. Wikipedia link: moidore Tags: historical

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