Drachm
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 60 minims or 3.5516 cubic centimeters
Framework senses
- §1
- a unit of capacity or volume in the apothecary system equal to one eighth of a fluid ounce
- §2
- a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 60 minims or 3.5516 cubic centimeters
- §3
- a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains