johannes

¹

[joh-han-eez, -is]

noun

plural

johannes 

1. a gold coin formerly used as currency in Portugal, first issued in the early 18th century.

Johannes

²

[yoh-hah-nis, -han-is]

noun

1. a male given name, form of John.

johannes

/ dʒəʊˈhæniːz /

noun

1. a Portuguese gold coin minted in the early 18th century

Word History and Origins

Origin of johannes¹

1750–60, after the name Joannes (John V, of Portugal) in the coin's legend. See John

Word History and Origins

Origin of johannes¹

C18: after Joannes (King John V) of Portugal, whose name was inscribed on the coin

Example Sentences

Fellow professional Johannes Radebe said: "Gutted for you both, take care of yourself."

From BBC

Doctor Who actress Alex Kingston was revealed to be the partner of Johannes Radebe, who she described as her "number one".

From BBC

Johannes Angermann, writing for public broadcaster MDR, said military service would rob the younger generation of "time and money".

From BBC

While we’re early in our understanding of its impact on the nervous system, research from the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz in Germany, published earlier this year in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology, found that “harms of noise increase the susceptibility to mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, suicide, and behavioral problems in children and adolescents.”

From Slate

Norwich had no issues scoring goals last season under Johannes Hoff Thorup, and this will continue to be their strength, despite the loss of winger Borja Sainz, who weighed in with 18.

From BBC