drachma

Meanings

• An ancient Greek silver coin

  - "The merchant accepted drachmas as payment for the silk."
  - "In ancient Greece, drachmas were the primary coin used for everyday transactions."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with drachma
arama , carma , dramma , frappa , grappa , hamma , jamma , kamma , lamma , mamma , nanna , omma , pappa , qamma , ramma , samma , tamma , umma , vamma , wamma , xamma , yamma , zamma

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Homophones

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1. Drachman (English) : A person from Drachman, a fictional place.
   

2. Drachmaic (English) : Relating to or resembling a drachma.
   

3. Drachmae (Latin) : Plural form of drachma, meaning a silver coin.
   

4. Drachmaicly (English) : In a drachmaic manner, meaning in a way that resembles or relates to a drachma.
   

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Variants

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drachma , drachmae , drachmai , drachmas

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Forms

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word drachma, meaning a hand or grasp. This name was likely given due to the size and shape of the coin.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ancient Greek Coins: Ancient Greek coins refer to the various types of coins that were used as a means of payment in ancient Greece. These coins were issued by various city-states throughout ancient Greece, and they came in various sizes, shapes, and materials. Ancient Greek coins were typically made of silver or gold, and they came in various forms, including drachmas, tetradrachms, octadrachms, and staters. The designs on ancient Greek coins often featured images of gods and goddesses, as well as various symbols and emblems associated with the ruling city-state or the particular god or goddess being depicted.

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Culture

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[{"term"=>"Ancient Greek Coinage", "description"=>"Drachmas were one of the most commonly used ancient Greek silver coins. These coins were issued by various city-states throughout ancient Greece, and they were used for everyday transactions, as well as for larger purchases and payments."}, {"term"=>"Ancient Greek Literature", "description"=>"Drachmas appear frequently in ancient Greek literature, both as a form of currency and as a symbol of wealth and prosperity. For example, in Homer's Iliad, drachmas are mentioned as a form of payment for the warrior Diomedes. In another famous ancient Greek text, Aristophanes' Clouds, drachmas appear as a symbol of financial prosperity and as a means of bribing the philosopher Socrates."}]

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