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Balboa Definition & Meaning

balboa
noun
  1. the basic unit of money in Panama; equal to 100 centesimos
  2. Spanish explorer who in 1513 crossed the Isthmus of Darien and became the first European to see the eastern shores of the Pacific Ocean (1475-1519)

"Balboa" in song lyrics

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  • "While I'm runnin up the steps like Balboa"
    A.G. — Triumph
  • "Bauw, b-b-bauw, bauw, I'm Rocky Balboa"
    Big Tymers f/ Juvenile — Rocky
  • "Bauw, b-b-bauw, bauw, Rocky Balboa"
    Big Tymers f/ Juvenile — Rocky

Words that rhyme with balboa

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Frequently asked questions

What does balboa mean?
the basic unit of money in Panama; equal to 100 centesimos Spanish explorer who in 1513 crossed the Isthmus of Darien and became the first European to see the eastern shores of the Pacific Ocean (1475-1519)
What part of speech is balboa?
Balboa is a noun.
How many definitions does balboa have?
Balboa has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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