drachma

noun drach·ma \ˈdrak-mə\

plural drachmas or drach·mai \-ˌmī\ or drach·mae \-(ˌ)mē, -ˌmī\

Definition of DRACHMA

a : any of various ancient Greek units of weight

b : any of various modern units of weight; especially : ¹dram 1

a : an ancient Greek silver coin equivalent to six obols

b : the basic monetary unit of Greece from circa 1831 to 2001

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Latin, from Greek drachmē — more at dram

First Known Use: 1525

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