Definition of real

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re·al ³    (r-äl) KEY  

NOUN:
pl. re·ais   (-sh) KEY  

1. A monetary unit formerly used in Portugal.
2. A basic unit of currency in Brazil. See Table at currency.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Portuguese, royal, real, from Latin rglis, royal ; see real ²

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