Drachm - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Drachm :  (noun)
1: a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains [syn: dram, drachma]
2: a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 60 minims or 3.5516 cubic centimeters [syn: fluidram, fluid dram, fluid drachm]
3: a unit of capacity or volume in the apothecary system equal to one eighth of a fluid ounce [syn: fluidram, fluid dram, fluid drachm]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Drachm : \Drachm\, n. [See Drachma.] 1. A drachma.

2. Same as Dram.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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