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Definition of Drachm
1. Noun. A unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains.
Exact synonyms: Drachma, Dram
Generic synonyms: Apothecaries' Unit, Apothecaries' Weight
Terms within: Scruple
Group relationships: Apothecaries' Ounce, Ounce, Troy Ounce
Generic synonyms: Apothecaries' Unit, Apothecaries' Weight
Terms within: Scruple
Group relationships: Apothecaries' Ounce, Ounce, Troy Ounce
2. Noun. A British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 60 minims or 3.5516 cubic centimeters.
Exact synonyms: Fluid Drachm, Fluid Dram, Fluidram
Generic synonyms: British Capacity Unit, Imperial Capacity Unit
Terms within: Minim
Group relationships: Fluid Ounce, Fluidounce
Generic synonyms: British Capacity Unit, Imperial Capacity Unit
Terms within: Minim
Group relationships: Fluid Ounce, Fluidounce
3. Noun. A unit of capacity or volume in the apothecary system equal to one eighth of a fluid ounce.
Exact synonyms: Fluid Drachm, Fluid Dram, Fluidram
Generic synonyms: United States Liquid Unit
Terms within: Minim
Group relationships: Fluid Ounce, Fluidounce
Generic synonyms: United States Liquid Unit
Terms within: Minim
Group relationships: Fluid Ounce, Fluidounce
Definition of Drachm
1. n. A drachma.
Definition of Drachm
1. a unit of weight [n -S]
Medical Definition of Drachm
1. Synonym: dram. Origin: G. Drachme, an ancient Greek weight, equivalent to about 60 gr (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Drachm
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