How to Pronounce "moidores"
word
ˈmɔɪˌdɔɹz
MOY-dorz
ˈmɔɪˌdɔːz
MOY-dawz
Definition
An old gold coin from Portugal, used mainly in the 18th and early 19th centuries, often mentioned in historical and literary contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɔɪˌdɔɹz
British English
ˈmɔɪˌdɔːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MOY-dorz
UK
MOY-dawz
Listen in Context
The pirate found a chest full of moidores.
He paid the merchant with three moidores.
A collection of moidores is very rare today.
Back in the day, sailors used to dream about finding moidores on deserted islands.