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drachma

noun

/ˈdrækmə/

Meaning

The basic monetary unit of Greece before the adoption of the euro.

The old coin collection included a silver drachma.

coin, currency, money, denomination

euro, dollar

Greek drachma, silver drachma, ancient drachma

a fruit that is typically round and orange in color

lack of respect for religion or sacred things

The implied or suggested meaning of a word beyond its literal definition

the action of allowing or granting consent

a sudden start or occurrence of something unpleasant, like disease or violence

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