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drachm

Syllabification: (drachm)

Pronunciation: /dram/

(abbreviation: dr.)

Definition of drachm

noun

1a unit of weight formerly used by apothecaries, equivalent to 60 grains or one eighth of an ounce.
(also fluid drachm) a liquid measure formerly used by apothecaries, equivalent to 60 minims or one eighth of a fluid ounce.

2(in numismatics) an ancient silver coin based on the Attic or Hellenistic drachma. See also drachma.

Origin:

late Middle English (denoting the ancient Greek drachma): from Old French dragme or late Latin dragma, via Latin from Greek drakhmē (see drachma)