Complete Definition of "dram"

see|DRAM
English

Etymology
from Greek δ�α�μή drachmi a weight and coin

Pronunciation
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-æm|-æm

Alternative spellings
drachm

Noun
en-noun

  1. a unit of weight avoirdupois

#: (UK & US) 1/16 ounce avoirdupois
#: (UK & US) 1.77 gram

  1. a minute quantity; a mite.
  2. a small quantity of an alcoholic drink.
  3. The currency of Armenia, divided into 100 luma

Category:Currency

Synonyms

nip
slug
mid
snifter
tot

Derived terms
angel's dram


Danish
Noun
dram

  1. dram#English|dram (a small quantity of an alcoholic drink)

Category:Danish nouns

Category:Greek derivations
Category:Units of measure

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