FRANCO

Franco, Francisco Franco, El Caudillo, General Franco

(noun) Spanish general whose armies took control of Spain in 1939 and who ruled as a dictator until his death (1892-1975)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

franco (plural francos)

(historical) The currency issued between 1805 and 1808 of Lucca in Tuscany, Italy.

Proper noun

Franco

A male given name from Italian, Spanish, equivalent to Frank or Francis.

A surname of Spanish origin.

Francisco Franco, the long-ruling right-wing 20th century Spanish caudillo since the Spanish Civil War (1939–1975).

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

22 December 2024

SUNGLASSES

(noun) (plural) spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun; “he was wearing a pair of mirrored shades”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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