octadrachm

/ɒktəˈdrækm/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of weight or currency in ancient Greece and Rome, equivalent to eight drachms.

“The archaeologists discovered an octadrachm with the king’s image on it, indicating his wealth and power.”

Synonyms

  • drachm
  • unit of currency

Antonyms

  • debasement
  • inflation