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peso


pe·so

noun \ˈpā-(ˌ)sō, ˈpe-\
plural pesos

Definition of PESO

1
: an old silver coin of Spain and Spanish America equal to eight reals
2
— see money table

Origin of PESO

Spanish, literally, weight, from Latin pensum — more at poise
First Known Use: 1555

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