avos
|a-vos|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈɑːvoʊz/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːvəʊz/
(avo)
short for avocado
Etymology
Etymology Information
'avos' originates from Portuguese, specifically the word 'avo', used historically in Macau to name a fractional currency unit.
Historical Evolution
'avo' was used in Portuguese colonial Macau to denote a small monetary subdivision of the pataca; the plural form 'avos' entered English usage when referring to Macanese coins and change.
Meaning Changes
Initially it referred generally to a small coin or fractional unit; over time it came to mean specifically 1/100 of the Macanese pataca.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'avo' — a fractional currency unit equal to 1/100 of the Macanese pataca (used as the subunit of the pataca).
The vendor gave me 50 avos in change.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/12/03 10:36