Amero

name, noun

name, noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A proposed unified currency of Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

    "The amero notes and coins will have in common abstract designs on one side. Notes and coins will be produced in each of the three countries […]"

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from French.

Example

More examples

"The amero notes and coins will have in common abstract designs on one side. Notes and coins will be produced in each of the three countries […]"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From America, perhaps modelled on euro; coined by Canadian politician Herb Grubel in 1999.

Etymology 2

Altered form of French Amirault.

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