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billon

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪlən/
Definition of billon

noun

[mass noun]
  • an alloy formerly used for coinage, containing gold or silver with a predominating amount of copper or other base metal.

Origin:

early 18th century: from French, literally 'bronze or copper money', in Old French 'ingot', from bille (see billet2)

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