drachma

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

Origin of DRACHMA

Latin, from Greek drachmē — more at dram

First Known Use: 1525