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