loonie

== English == === Etymology === From loon +‎ -ie from the depiction of a loon on the reverse (tail-side) of the Canadian one-dollar coin. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈluːni/ Homophones: loony, looney, luny === Noun === loonie (plural loonies) (Canada, informal, numismatics) The Canadian dollar coin in common circulation since 1987. (Canada, informal, by extension) The dollar as the Canadian unit of currency. Alternative form of loony. ==== Derived terms ====