• Banknote

    Origin

    bank + note

    Full definition of banknote

    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.

    Synonyms

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