DRACHM - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

a unit of capacity or volume in the apothecary system equal to one eighth of a fluid ounce

Part of speech: Noun

a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 60 minims or 3.5516 cubic centimeters

Part of speech: Noun

a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains

Drachm, Fluidram, Fluid drachm, Fluid dram, Drachma

The word "drachm" comes from Late Latin dragma, which comes from Old French dragme. Many other languages have similar words:

dirham – A related word in the same word family.

Church Latin preserved classical vocabulary and spread it through religious texts worldwide.