Phrase guide

piece of eight

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The peso, a silver coin that was minted in Spain and its colonies from the end of 15th century, equal to eight reales (hence the name).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: dollar, peso, piastre

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

an old silver Spanish coin; worth 8 reales

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: coin

History

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: ral de vuit — Translations
  • Catalan: testó — Translations
  • French: pièce de huit — Translations