tetradrachm


tet·ra·drachm

noun \ˈte-trə-ˌdram\

Definition of TETRADRACHM

: an ancient Greek silver coin worth four drachmas

Origin of TETRADRACHM

Greek tetradrachmon, from tetra- + drachmē drachma
First Known Use: circa 1580

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