Doubloon: meaning, definitions and examples

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doubloon

 

[ dษ™หˆbluหn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

historical currency

A doubloon is a gold coin that was used in Spain and Spanish America. It was originally equivalent to two escudos and often bears the image of the Spanish crown. The term 'doubloon' became synonymous with treasure and piracy, particularly in the context of the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Synonyms

currency, gold coin, treasure

Examples of usage

  • Pirates often hid their doubloons on deserted islands.
  • She found a treasure map, rumored to lead to doubloons.
  • The museum displayed an ancient doubloon from the Spanish galleons.

Translations

Translations of the word "doubloon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dobrรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅ‚เคฌเคฒเฅ‚เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Doubloon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ doubloon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒะฑะปะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dublon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ€ใƒ–ใƒญใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท doubloon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dรณlar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dublon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”๋ธ”๋ฃจ์˜จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูˆุจูŠูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dublon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dublรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒ้‡‘็กฌๅธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dublon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dublรณn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดัƒะฑะปะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒฃแƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dublon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dรณlar

Etymology

The term 'doubloon' originates from the Spanish word 'doblรณn,' which means 'double' or 'twice,' reflecting its original value as a coin worth two escudos. The use of doubloons began in the late 15th century, coinciding with Spain's expansion and the discovery of the Americas. Spanish doubloons became a significant part of colonial trade, often minted in various denominations. Due to their gold content and intricately designed images, they became highly sought after, not just for transactions but also as hoarded treasures. The allure of doubloons was perpetuated in literature and folklore, especially in tales of swashbuckling pirates and hidden treasures, making them cultural icons associated with adventure and fortune.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,038, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.