Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
drachm
noun
/drakəm/
Definition
A drachm is a unit of weight and a coin from ancient Greece, as well as a modern measurement used in some medical contexts.
Examples
- The ancient Greek drachm was typically made of silver and stamped with various symbols.
- In some pharmacies, ingredients are measured in drachms for precision.
- She received a drachm from her father as a gift while traveling in Greece.
Meaning
In historical contexts, a drachm refers to a silver or gold coin that was used in trade. In contemporary usage, it often denotes a specific weight, particularly in pharmacology, equivalent to approximately 3.89 grams.
Synonyms
- ounce
- weight unit
- coin
