Johannes
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Noun — An old Portuguese gold coin, stamped with the image of King John V, that circulated in the 18th and early 19th centuries.
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Etymology
Named after King John V of Portugal ("Johannes" being the Latin form of "John"), whose portrait appeared on the coin.
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What does “Johannes” mean?
The word “Johannes” means an old Portuguese gold coin, stamped with the image of King John V, that circulated in the 18th and early 19th centuries. In plain terms, a historic Portuguese gold coin, now mainly of interest to collectors and historians.
How do you pronounce “Johannes”?
“Johannes” is pronounced joh-HA-nihs (/dʒəʊˈhænɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Johannes” in a sentence?
Here is “Johannes” used in a sentence: “The collector proudly displayed a johannes minted in the 1750s.”
What part of speech is “Johannes”?
“Johannes” is a noun.
Where does the word “Johannes” come from?
The word “Johannes” comes from Latin. Named after King John V of Portugal ("Johannes" being the Latin form of "John"), whose portrait appeared on the coin.
Is “Johannes” a common word?
“Johannes” is an uncommon word in modern English.
