pə̇ˈsād.ə, peˈ-, .sed.ə noun
( -s )
Etymology: Spanish, diminutive of peso
1.
a. : an old Spanish silver coin worth 1/4 of the piece of eight
b. : a corresponding unit of value
2.
a. : the basic monetary unit of Spain since 1868 — see money table
b. : a coin or note representing this unit