"drakhme" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: drakhmai [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek δρᾰχμή (drakhmḗ). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|δρᾰχμή}} Ancient Greek δρᾰχμή (drakhmḗ) Head templates: {{en-noun|drakhmai}} drakhme (plural drakhmai)
  1. Alternative form of drachma. Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: drachma
    Sense id: en-drakhme-en-noun-rFigi-zI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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