franco

noun fran·co \ˈfräŋ-(ˌ)kō, ˈfraŋ-\

Definition of FRANCO

: the frank of Equatorial Guinea — see money table

Spanish, from French franc

First Known Use: 1989

biographical name Fran·co \ˈfräŋ-(ˌ)kō, ˈfraŋ-\

Francisco 1892–1975 Francisco Paulino Hermenegildo Teódulo Franco Bahamonde Span. gen. & head of Span. state (1936–75)

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