cruzado
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A Portuguese coin from long ago often made of gold or silver
- noun
- Archaic
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cruzado
- A 16th-century cruzado was displayed alongside other European coins in the exhibition.
Examples
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Historians studied the design of the cruzado to learn more about Portuguese culture.
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The collector was thrilled to find a rare cruzado at the antique market.
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The cruzado was a valuable coin in ancient Portugal.
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Many cruzados were minted during the reign of King John.
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The collector was thrilled to find a rare cruzado at the antique market.
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A 16th-century cruzado was displayed alongside other European coins in the exhibition.
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Historians studied the design of the cruzado to learn more about Portuguese culture.
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word cruzado for the old Portuguese coin comes from cruz ('cross') because the coin often had a cross stamped on it. That's why the name refers to a gold or silver coin used in past centuries.
