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Doubloon - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A doubloon is a historical gold coin, primarily used in Spain and its colonies during the 16th to 19th centuries. It was widely traded and often associated with pirates and treasure.

doubloon

/ˈdʌbluːn/ /ˈdʌbluːn/

Definition:

A gold coin formerly used in Spain and Spanish America.

Synonyms:

gold coin, piece of eight, ducat, sovereign

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

paper money, modern currency

Common Collocations:

pirate treasure, Spanish galleon, sunken chest, buried loot

Derivatives:

doubloons (plural)

Usage Tips:

Use 'doubloon' when referring to historical or pirate-themed contexts involving gold coins.

Common Phrases:

pirate's doubloon, Spanish doubloon, chest of doubloons

Etymology:

From Spanish 'doblon', meaning 'double', referring to its value as twice a pistole.

Examples:

  • 1. The pirate found a shiny doubloon in the sand.
  • 2. She collected old coins, including a rare Spanish doubloon.
  • 3. The museum displayed a chest filled with golden doubloons.
  • 4. Legends say the shipwreck holds thousands of lost doubloons.

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