transcription, транскрипция: [ is-ˈkü-(ˌ)dō ]
noun
( plural -dos )
Etymology: Spanish & Portuguese, literally, shield, from Latin scutum
Date: circa 1821
1. : any of various former gold or silver coins of Hispanic countries
2.
a. : the basic monetary unit of Portugal from 1910 to 2001
b. — see money table
3. : the basic monetary unit of Chile from 1960 to 1975