Drachm

Pronunciation

• IPA: /dræm/

Origin

From Ancient Greek δραχμή (drachmē, "a weight and coin").

Alternative forms

• dram
• drachma

Full definition of drachm

Noun

1. (obsolete) A unit of weight in the apothecaries' weight system of measure.(UK & US) 1/8 ounce apoth.(UK & US) 3.89 gram.
2. A denomination of coinage in ancient Greece.