Dirhem
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dirhem is a noun meaning (historical units of measurement) A former small Turkish unit of weight, variously reckoned as 1.5–3.5 g (0.05–0.12 oz.).
Meaning
(historical units of measurement) A former small Turkish unit of weight, variously reckoned as 1.5–3.5 g (0.05–0.12 oz.).
More Meanings
- (chiefly historical Turkish contexts) Alternative form of dirham: a former silver coin weighing one dirhem; modern currencies named for it.
Example Sentences
Dram (49·5 grains), 100=chequi, 4=oka (2·8286 ℔); dram (49·5 grains), 180=rotl, 100=kintal or kantar (127·29 ℔).
Word Forms
- dirhems
- dirham
Synonyms for dirhem
Depending on context, synonyms include dram, drachm, termini.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dirham, dram, drachm, yusdrum, dirhm, derham.
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