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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