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peso

noun pe·so \ˈpā-(ˌ)sō, ˈpe-\

: the basic unit of money of several Latin-American countries and the Philippines; also : a coin or bill representing one peso

plural pesos

Full Definition of PESO

: an old silver coin of Spain and Spanish America equal to eight reals

— see money table

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Spanish, literally, weight, from Latin pensum — more at poise

First Known Use: 1555

PESOS Defined for Kids

noun pe·so \ˈpā-sō\

plural pesos

: a bill or coin used in one of several Spanish-speaking countries of North and South America

: a bill or coin used in the Philippines

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