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drachma

drach·ma [ drákmə ] (plural drach·mas or drach·mae [ drákmee ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. unit of former Greek currency: the main unit of the former Greek currency, before the euro

2. measurements 
Same as  dram1 (sense 2)


3. ancient Greek silver coin: an ancient Greek silver coin

[Early 16th century. Via Latin< Greek drakhmē (see drachm)]
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