noun
drachma
Drachma (noun) means Greece's currency in antiquity and again between 1832 and 2001, denoted by the symbol ₯, later succeeded by the euro.
noun
1
Greece's currency in antiquity and again between 1832 and 2001, denoted by the symbol ₯, later succeeded by the euro.
2
A coin with a value of one drachma.
3
A unit of weight used in ancient Greece, equal to about 4.3 grams.
4
A more recent Greek unit of weight equal to one gram.
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Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin drachma and its etymon Doric Greek δρᾰχμᾱ́ (drăkhmā́). Doublet of dram, diram, dirham, dirhem, adarme, and dam.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of drachma?
"drachma" (noun) means greece's currency in antiquity and again between 1832 and 2001, denoted by the symbol ₯, later succeeded by the euro.
What is another word for drachma?
Other words for "drachma" include drachm, dram.
What are the different meanings of drachma?
"drachma" has 3 main meanings: 1. Greece's currency in antiquity and again between 1832 and 2001, denoted by the symbol ₯, later succeeded by the euro; 2. A coin with a value of one drachma; 3. A unit of weight used in ancient Greece, equal to about 4.3 grams.
