drachm

• وحدة وزن أو عملة تاريخية استُخدمت قديمًا في اليونان القديمة، ثم في المملكة المتحدة كوحدة وزن صغيرة (صيدلانية أو أفواردوبوا).

A historical unit of weight or currency, formerly used in Ancient Greece and later in the United Kingdom as a small unit of weight (apothecary or avoirdupois).

1. C2formalbritish

   A unit of weight in the apothecaries' system, equal to 1/8 of an ounce or 3.887 grams.

   درهم

   • The pharmacist measured out a drachm of the compound.
   • In ancient times, a drachm was used to weigh precious metals.
   • The recipe called for a drachm of powdered herbs.

   المرادفاتdram

2. Ancient Greek coinC2formal

   A silver coin used in ancient Greece, varying in weight and value over time.

   الدراخما

   • The museum displayed a drachm from the time of Alexander the Great.
   • He found an old drachm while digging in the ruins.
   • The drachm was the standard currency in many Greek city-states.

   المرادفاتdrachma