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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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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