noun
doubloon
duh-BLOON/dəˈbluːn/
An old Spanish gold coin.
The museum displays a Spanish doubloon beside other historic coins.
Etymology
The name combines 'double' with an augmentative ending. It refers to the coin's original value: twice that of the Spanish gold pistole.
In context
But one morning, turning to pass the doubloon, he seemed to be newly attracted by the strange figures and inscriptions stamped on it
More examples
- She examines the doubloon for signs of wear.
- The shipwreck yielded several gold doubloons.
- In the story, the pirate pays with a doubloon.
Forms
doubloon · doubloons
Similar words
- gold piece
- Any gold coin, not necessarily an old Spanish one.