What is another word for drachm?
Pronunciation: [dɹˈat͡ʃəm] (IPA) 
Drachm is a unit of weight or measurement for dry substances. It is commonly used in the medical and pharmaceutical fields as a measure of medication. This term is spelled differently in different regions and also has synonyms. Some of the synonyms for drachm are dram, drachma, and dirhem. In the United States, dram is the most commonly used term, while in Europe, drachma and dirhem are preferred. The term dram comes from the British Empire and is used to describe a small amount of whiskey or other strong spirit. Drachma and dirhem are mainly used in Middle Eastern countries to measure precious metals.
