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peseta

noun pe·se·ta \pə-ˈsā-tə\

: the basic unit of money of Spain until 2002

Full Definition of PESETA

:  the basic monetary unit of Spain until 2002
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Origin of PESETA

Spanish, from diminutive of peso
First Known Use: 1801

Rhymes with PESETA

muleta, pro rata

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