dirhem Meaning & Definition
What Does Dirhem Mean?
Dirhem is a noun that means A former small Turkish unit of weight, variously reckoned as 1.5–3.5 g (0.05–0.12 oz.). It is also used to mean Alternative form of dirham: a former silver coin weighing one dirhem; modern currencies named for it.
Quick Facts About Dirhem
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | dram, Turkish and drachm |
| Plural | dirhems |
Dirhem Definition (Noun)
- A former small Turkish unit of weight, variously reckoned as 1.5–3.5 g (0.05–0.12 oz.).
- Alternative form of dirham: a former silver coin weighing one dirhem; modern currencies named for it.
Synonyms of Dirhem
Dirhem synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
dirhem (plural dirhems)
Origin of Dirhem
Borrowed from Turkish dirhem, from Ottoman Turkish درهم (dirhem), borrowing from Persian درهم (dirham), borrowing from Arabic دِرْهَم (dirham), borrowing from Middle Persian 𐭦𐭥𐭦𐭭 (zʿzn), borrowing from Ancient Greek δραχμή (drakhmḗ). Doublet of dram, drachma, diram, dirham, and adarme.
Questions People Ask About Dirhem
What part of speech is dirhem?
Dirhem is a noun.
What is another word for dirhem?
You can replace dirhem with words such as dram, Turkish and drachm. See the full list of dirhem synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of dirhem?
The plural of dirhem is dirhems.