drachma

/ˈdɹæk.mə/noun
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1

The currency of Greece in ancient times and again from 1832 until 2001, with the symbol ₯, since replaced by the euro.

2

A coin worth one drachma.

3

An Ancient Greek weight of about 66.5 grains, or 4.3 grams.

4

A later Greek weight equal to a gram.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing