johannes

¹ American  

[joh-han-eez, -is] / dʒoʊˈhæn iz, -ɪs /

noun

plural

johannes

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

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Johannes ² American  

[yoh-hah-nis, -han-is] / yoʊˈhɑ nɪs, -ˈhæn ɪs /

noun

1. a male given name, form of John.

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johannes British  

/ dʒəʊˈhæniːz /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of johannes

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

Example Sentences

“One thing the conflict clearly demonstrates is the global economy’s heavy reliance on energy,” said Johannes Mayr, chief economist at Eyb & Wallwitz.

From The Wall Street Journal

"My intuition is this will have a lasting impact… because of the safety perception you have in your mind," says Johannes Thomas, chief executive of the travel specialist Trivago.

From BBC

It was developed by scientists Xiao Su and Johannes Elbert.

From The Wall Street Journal

A revival of the stage adaptation will be performed at the London Coliseum and will star Strictly Come Dancing's Johannes Radebe and X-Factor winner Matt Cardle.

From BBC

Italy's Giacomo Bertagnolli and guide Andrea Ravelli won gold, finishing 0.65 seconds ahead of Simpson and Poth overall, while Austria's Johannes Aigner and Nico Haberl won bronze.

From BBC