Etymology

loonie

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Today it means: The Canadian dollar coin in common circulation since 1987. Full definition →

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loonie · noun1

From loon + -ie from the depiction of a loon on the reverse (tail-side) of the Canadian one-dollar coin.

Loonie · noun2

From Luna + -ie.

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