drachma
drachma
Definition
drachma (drak′mə)
noun pl. -·mas, -·mae-mē, -·mai-mī′
- an ancient Greek silver coin
- an ancient Greek unit of weight approximately equal to the weight of this coin
- any of several modern weights or measures
- the former basic monetary unit of modern Greece, superseded in 2002 by the euro
Etymology: L < Gr drachmē, lit., a handful < drassesthai, to grasp, take by handfuls < IE base *dergh-, to grip > targe
drachma
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- Greek: At the same time the Greek drachma joined the ERM.
