moidore

noun
moi·​dore | \ ˈmȯiˌdō(ə)r\
variants: or less commonly moeda
plural -s

Definition of moidore

: 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

History and Etymology for moidore

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

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