About The Word Drachma
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Drachma
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What's The Definition Of Drachma?
[n] the basic unit of money in Greece
[n] a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains Synonyms | Synonyms for Drachma: drachm | dram Related Terms | Find terms related to Drachma: See Also | apothecaries' ounce | apothecaries' unit | apothecaries' weight | Greek monetary unit | lepton | ounce | scruple | troy ounce Drachma In Webster's Dictionary \Drach"ma\, n.; pl. E. {Drachmas}, L. {Drachm[ae]}. [L.,
fr. Gr. ?. See {Dram}.]
1. A silver coin among the ancient Greeks, having a different
value in different States and at different periods. The
average value of the Attic drachma is computed to have
been about 19 cents.
2. A gold and silver coin of modern Greece worth 19.3 cents.
3. Among the ancient Greeks, a weight of about 66.5 grains;
among the modern Greeks, a weight equal to a gram.
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