escudo Definition
es·cudo (es ko̵̅o̅′dō; Sp es ko̵̅o̅′t̸hō̂; Port is̸h ko̵̅o̅′do̵̅o̅)
noun pl. -·dos
- any of several obsolete coins of Spain, Portugal, and their former colonies
- the former basic monetary unit of Portugal and Cape Verde, superseded in 2002 by the euro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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