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obolus

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun obolus has 1 sense
  1. obolus - a Greek unit of weight equal to one tenth of a gram
    --1 is a kind of
    weight unit, weight
    --1 is a part of gram, gramme, gm, g

Definitions from the Web

Obolus

Definition: A small silver coin or unit of currency in ancient Greece.

Senses:

  1. Ancient Greek Coin: An obolus was a small silver coin primarily used in ancient Greece.
  2. Unit of Currency: In ancient Greece, obolus also referred to a unit of currency equal to one-sixth of a drachma.

Usages:

  1. Historical Artifact: Many oboloi (plural of obolus) have been found during archaeological excavations.
  2. Ancient Commerce: Merchants accepted oboloi as a form of payment for goods and services during ancient times.

Sample Sentences:

  • During his visit to the museum, John admired the collection of ancient oboloi.
  • In ancient Greece, an obolus could buy a loaf of bread.
  • The archaeologist discovered several oboloi buried alongside other artifacts.

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