How Do You Spell DOUBLOON?

Pronunciation: [dʌblˈuːn] (IPA)

Doubloon is a type of Spanish coin that was used during the 16th to the 19th century. It is spelled as /ˈdʌbluːn/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The word is broken down into three syllables, with the stress on the first syllable ‘dub’. The ‘oo’ sound in the second syllable ‘loo’ is pronounced as in ‘soon’. The final syllable ‘n’ is pronounced as a soft ‘n’ sound. The spelling of the word ‘doubloon’ has remained unchanged since it was first coined in the 17th century.

DOUBLOON Meaning and Definition

1. A doubloon is a noun that refers to a historical gold coin, originally minted in Spain during the 16th and 17th centuries. The term "doubloon" is derived from the Spanish word "doblón," meaning "double," suggesting its high monetary value. Doubloons were primarily made from gold and often had a distinctive shape, featuring a smooth, rounded edge with a shield-like design on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other.

   Doubloons were widely used in trade, particularly within the Spanish colonies and territories. These coins held significant value and were recognized for their purity and weight, typically weighing 6.77 grams. Due to their reputation for reliability and durability, doubloons became a widely accepted currency for international commerce.

   While the original concept of the doubloon originated in Spain, various countries and regions issued their own versions of the coin, often imitating the design and characteristics of the original doubloon. As such, doubloons can be found with different markings, representing their respective countries of origin.

   Today, doubloons are primarily sought after by coin collectors and enthusiasts. They are often considered valuable artifacts, embodying a significant period of economic history and reflecting the wealth and influence of the Spanish Empire during the Age of Exploration.

2. A Sp. or Port. gold coin, the double of the pistole.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DOUBLOON

• doublin
• dubloons
• soubloon
• xoubloon
• coubloon
• foubloon
• roubloon
• eoubloon
• diubloon
• dkubloon
• dlubloon
• dpubloon
• douboloon
• doublon
• dubbloon
• doublone
• doublooen
• dubleon
• doubword
• doublten

Etymology of DOUBLOON

The word "doubloon" originated from the Spanish term "dobla", which means "double". It is derived from the Latin word "duplus", also meaning "double". The Spanish term "dobla de oro" was used to refer to a gold coin worth two escudos, which later became known as "doblón" in Spanish, and eventually transformed into "doubloon" in English. The term gained prominence due to the circulation of Spanish gold coins, particularly during the age of exploration and pirate activity in the Caribbean.

Similar spelling words for DOUBLOON

• DIPLAN,
• tapeline,
• doubloonie,
• topline,
• topalian,
• dublin-born,
• dipylon,
• Tabellion,
• dublin-based,
• deblin,
• Tubulina,
• duplin,
• Doublon,
• topolino,
• dubloon,
• doblon,
• tepelena,
• deplane,
• Diobolon,
• doubling,
• dublin,
• tibolone,
• toplin,
• taplin,
• diplon,
• towplane,
• dupplin,
• Tubulin,
• PC-TUBULIN,
• TPLan,
• doblin.

Plural form of DOUBLOON is DOUBLOONS