obolus.
A silver coin minted in Ancient Greece, valued at a sixth of a drachma.
Meaning & usage
A silver coin minted in Ancient Greece, valued at a sixth of a drachma.
A unit of weight, equal to one-sixth of a drachma.
Where this word comes from
From Latin obolus, from Ancient Greek ὀβολός (obolós), from ὀβελός (obelós). Doublet of obole and pul.
Alternative form of obelus.
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