banknote

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

bank +‎ note

[edit] Noun

banknote (plural banknotes)

1. A piece of paper currency.
2. (historical) A demand note issued by private banks presumably backed up by gold or silver coin.

[edit] Synonyms

• (piece of paper currency): bill (more common in United States and Canada)

[edit] Translations