ducats
noun/ˈdʌkəts/
Frequency rank: #18,982 most common English word
Meaning
Gold or silver coins formerly used in Europe, often referred to in literature to indicate wealth.
Example sentence
The merchant counted his ducats carefully before sealing the trade deal.
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