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escudo Definition

es·cudo (es ko̵̅o̅dō; Sp es ko̵̅o̅t̸hō̂; Port is̸h ko̵̅o̅do̵̅o̅)

noun pl. -·dos

  1. any of several obsolete coins of Spain, Portugal, and their former colonies
  2. the former basic monetary unit of Portugal and Cape Verde, superseded in 2002 by the euro

Etymology: Sp & Port, a shield, gold coin < L scutum, shield: so named from the inscription on the obverse

escudo Finance Definition

The currency unit of Cape Verde, comprised of 100 centavos.

escudo Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

Portuguese: For example, one pound sterling might buy 300 Portuguese escudos.

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