johannes

[ joh-han-eez, -is ]

/ dʒoʊˈhæn iz, -ɪs /

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noun, plural jo·han·nes.

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

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Origin of johannes

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

Words nearby johannes

jog on, jog trot, Johanan ben Zakkai, Johann, Johanna, johannes, Johannesburg, Johannes Damascenus, Johannine, john, John Barleycorn

Other definitions for johannes (2 of 2)

Johannes

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

/ yoʊˈhɑ nɪs, -ˈhæn ɪs /

noun

a male given name, form of John.

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How to use johannes in a sentence

But, Johannes notes that these are associations, so they don’t show the direction of the effect.
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Invenient insuper Johannes et assignati sui dicto Gulielmo omnia sibi necessaria, viz.
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British Dictionary definitions for johannes

johannes

joannes

/ (dʒəʊˈhæniːz) /

noun plural -nes

a Portuguese gold coin minted in the early 18th century

Word Origin for johannes

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

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