cru·za·do
krü-ˈzä-(ˌ)dō
-(ˌ)dü
plural cruzados
: the basic monetary unit of Brazil from 1986 to 1990
cru·za·do
krü-ˈzä-(ˌ)dō
-(ˌ)dü
less common variant of crusado
: an old gold or silver coin of Portugal having a cross on the reverse
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“Cruzado.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruzado. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.
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