drachma
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.drach·ma
noun \ˈdrak-mə\ plural drachmas or drach·mai \-ˌmī\ or drach·mae \-(ˌ)mē, -ˌmī\
Definition of DRACHMA
1
a : any of various ancient Greek units of weight b : any of various modern units of weight; especially : 1dram 1
2
a : an ancient Greek silver coin equivalent to six obols b : the basic monetary unit of Greece from circa 1831 to 2001
See Origin of DRACHMA
Latin, from Greek drachmē — more at dram
First Known Use: 1525
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