dobra

noun

do·​bra ˈdō-brə How to pronounce dobra (audio) ˈdȯ- How to pronounce dobra (audio)
: the basic monetary unit of São Tomé and Príncipe see Money Table

Word History

Etymology

Portuguese, from feminine of obsolete dobro double, from Latin duplus — more at double

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dobra was in 1978

Dictionary Entries Near dobra

Cite this Entry

“Dobra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dobra. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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