ˈkarələs noun
( plural caroluses -ləsə̇z ; or caro·li -ˌl , -ˌlē)
Etymology: New Latin, Charles, from Medieval Latin
: any of various coins issued under monarchs called Charles: as
a. : an English gold coin of the reign of Charles I originally worth 20 shillings
b. or carolus dollar usually capitalized C : a Spanish-American peso or piece of eight issued by Charles III (1759-88) and Charles IV (1788-1808) of Spain