noun
- plural of moidore; former Portuguese gold coins used in colonial times
Usage: historical; numismatic
Examples
- The merchant counted his moidores carefully before the transaction.
- Colonial traders often preferred moidores to other currencies.
- The museum displayed several authentic moidores from the 18th century.
- Pirates were said to hoard chests full of moidores and other gold coins.
- The value of moidores fluctuated based on the gold market.