noun
dram
A unit of liquid volume equal to one eighth of a fluid ounce.
The vial holds one dram, exactly one eighth of a fluid ounce.
Etymology
The name descends from the Greek weight and coin called a drachma. Measurement systems later applied dram to a defined small liquid volume as well.
More examples
- Eight drams of this solution fill a one-fluid-ounce bottle.
- She measures two drams of oil into the mixture.
- The label lists the liquid volume in drams.
Forms
dram · drams