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cruzado

noun
cru·​za·​do | \ krü-ˈzä-(ˌ)dō How to pronounce cruzado (audio) , -(ˌ)dü\
plural cruzados

Definition of cruzado

: the basic monetary unit of Brazil from 1986 to 1990

First Known Use of cruzado

1986, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for cruzado

Portuguese

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