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Drachma

Drachma Meaning & Definition
Drachma Definition And Meaning

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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