 drachm |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 60 minims or 3.5516 cubic centimeters | |
| Synonyms: | fluid_dram fluid_drachm fluidram | |
| Related terms: | British_capacity_unit fluidounce minim | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (pharmacology) a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains | |
| Synonyms: | drachma dram | |
| Related terms: | apothecaries'_unit ounce scruple | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a unit of capacity or volume in the apothecary system equal to one eighth of a fluid ounce | |
| Synonyms: | fluid_dram fluid_drachm fluidram | |
| Related terms: | United_States_liquid_unit fluidounce minim | |
| Similar spelling: |
drachma |
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