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Meaning of Poyais | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

An invented Central American country, the basis of an investment scam carried out by General Gregor MacGregor (1786–1845), who claimed to rule the country as cazique.

historical

Equivalents

Français Poyais poyais

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

Poyaisian Poyang poyarkovite Poyer Poyle Poylish

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