pistole

Etymology
Borrowed from, of uncertain origin. Probably ultimately from, from , from , from.

Alternatively, perhaps from Pistoia (a city in Tuscany).

Noun

 * 1)  A Spanish gold double-escudo coin of the mid-sixteenth century, or any of various gold coins derived from or based on this.
 * 2)  A disc-shaped piece of chocolate, the size of a coin, designed for melting when cooking.
 * 1)  A disc-shaped piece of chocolate, the size of a coin, designed for melting when cooking.

Usage notes
A pistole of chocolate is larger than a, but the two terms are often used interchangeably.

Etymology
, from, probably ultimately from , from , from , from. .

Noun

 * 1) pistol

Etymology
1544. . Probably ultimately from, from , from , from.

Noun

 * 1) handgun, pistol
 * 2)   (coin)

Etymology
First attested 1544, of uncertain origin. Probably ultimately from, from , from , from.

Noun

 * 1) pistol (small gun)