Obol
/ˈɑ.bəl/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A silver coin of Ancient Greece. historical
"In Classical Athens, there were six obols to one drachma."
- 2 A weight, equivalent to one sixth of a drachma. historical
Synonyms
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More examples"In Classical Athens, there were six obols to one drachma."
Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek ὀβολός (obolós) (literally “spit” or “iron rod”). Doublet of obole and pul.