About The Word Obolus
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Obolus
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What's The Definition Of Obolus?
[n] a Greek unit of weight equal to one tenth of a gram
Synonyms | Synonyms for Obolus: Related Terms | Find terms related to Obolus: See Also | g | gm | gram | gramme | weight | weight unit Obolus In Webster's Dictionary \Ob"o*lus\, n.;pl. {Oboli}. [L., fr Gr. (?)] (Gr.Antiq.)
(a) A small silver coin of Athens, the sixth part of a
drachma, about three cents in value.
(b) An ancient weight, the sixth part of a drachm.
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