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Definition of drachma

drachma

/ˈdræk.mə/
drach · ma
Plural:drachmas
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Adjective:drachmal
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• noun

1

The former basic monetary unit of modern Greece, equal to 100 lepta, replaced by the euro in 2002.

Example

"Before Greece adopted the euro, tourists had to exchange their currency for the Greek drachma."

2

An ancient Greek silver coin and unit of weight, roughly equivalent to six obols.

Example

"Archaeologists uncovered a hoard of silver drachmas minted in Athens during the fifth century BC."

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draconian

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin drachma, from Ancient Greek drakhmē ('a handful' or 'a Greek weight and coin'), derived from drassomai ('to grasp'), originally referring to a handful of six iron rods (obols) used as early currency.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Drachma. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/drachma
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