escudo

/ɛsˈkudoʊ/
/ɛsˈkudəʊ/
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Other forms: escudos

Definitions of escudo
  1. noun
    the basic unit of money on Cape Verde; equal to 100 centavos
    synonyms: Cape Verde escudo
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    type of:
    Cape Verde monetary unit
    monetary unit on Cape Verde
  2. noun
    formerly the basic monetary unit of Portugal; equal to 100 centavo
    synonyms: Portuguese escudo
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    type of:
    Portuguese monetary unit
    monetary unit in Portugal
Pronunciation
US
/ɛsˈkudoʊ/
UK
/ɛsˈkudəʊ/
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