1. plural of cruzado; former monetary units of Brazil
Usage: historical
2. plural of cruzado; Christian warriors who participated in the Crusades
Usage: historical

Examples

• The old cruzados were replaced by a new currency in Brazil.
• Inflation made the cruzados nearly worthless by the late 1980s.
• The cruzados marched toward Jerusalem during the First Crusade.
• Many cruzados died from disease during their long journey.
• The museum displayed coins from when Brazil used cruzados.
• Medieval chronicles describe the battles fought by the cruzados.