Dirham

Alternative forms

• dirhem
• dirhm

Origin

From Arabic درهم, ultimately from Ancient Greek δραχμή (drakhmḗ).

Full definition of dirham

Noun

1. A unit of currency used with varying value in many Arabic countries, including Morocco, the United Arab Emirates, Libya and Qatar.
2. A unit of weight used in the Ottoman Empire, equal to 3.207 grams. 400 dirhams equals 1 oka.