Drachm - Definition

drachm

n 1: a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce
or to 60 grains [syn: dram, drachm, 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, 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, drachm]

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