Drachm

Meaning

Noun

●

A small

of

, variously:

One

(1⁄16) of an

(1.77

;

: ℨ or ʒ).

Alternative form of

: a small

Turkish

(variously 1.5–3.5 g).

Alternative form of

: a small

Greek

(about 4.3 g).

●

In Pharmacy:

A small

of

, variously:

One

(1⁄8) of an

(3.89

;

: ℨ or ʒ).

●

Alternative form of

: a Greek

one

.

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Origin

drachm

English

δραχμή

Ancient Greek (to 1453)

δράσσομαι

Ancient Greek (to 1453)

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Synonyms

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