drachm (n.)

  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 ]

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