Apothecaries' Unit (Noun)

Meaning

Any weight unit used in pharmacy; an ounce is equal to 480 grains and a pound is equal to 12 ounces.

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Synonyms

• Apothecaries' Weight

Hypernyms

• Weight

Hyponyms

• Apothecaries' Pound
• Drachma
• Apothecaries' Ounce
• Drachm
• Troy Ounce