noun
- a former monetary unit of Brazil and Portugal
Usage: historical
Examples
- The milreis was replaced by the cruzeiro in Brazil in 1942.
- Portuguese colonial records show prices listed in milreis.
- One milreis was divided into 1,000 réis.
- The old Brazilian milreis featured various historical figures on its banknotes.
- Collectors often seek rare milreis coins from the early 20th century.