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Synonyms for drachm

Noun

1. dram, drachm, drachma, apothecaries' unit, apothecaries' weight
usage: a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains
2. fluidram, fluid dram, fluid drachm, drachm, British capacity unit, Imperial capacity unit
usage: a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 60 minims or 3.5516 cubic centimeters
3. fluidram, fluid dram, fluid drachm, drachm, United States liquid unit
usage: a unit of capacity or volume in the apothecary system equal to one eighth of a fluid ounce
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