peso Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the basic unit of money in Uruguay; equal to 100 centesimos
    Uruguayan peso.
  2. noun the basic unit of money in the Philippines; equal to 100 centavos
    Philippine peso.
  3. noun the basic unit of money in Mexico; equal to 100 centavos
    Mexican peso.
  4. noun the basic unit of money in Guinea-Bissau; equal to 100 centavos
    Guinea-Bissau peso.
  5. noun the basic unit of money in the Dominican Republic; equal to 100 centavos
    Dominican peso.
  6. noun the basic unit of money in Cuba; equal to 100 centavos
    Cuban peso.
  7. noun the basic unit of money in Colombia; equal to 100 centavos
    Colombian peso.
  8. noun the basic unit of money in Chile; equal to 100 centesimos
    Chilean peso.

WordNet

Pe"so noun
Etymology
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Definitions
  1. A Spanish dollar; also, an Argentine, Chilian, Colombian, etc., coin, equal to from 75 cents to a dollar; also, a pound weight.

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