drachma
/ˈdɹæk.mə/noun
University
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