adarme
|a-dar-me|
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/əˈdɑːrmeɪ/
small weight unit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adarme' originates from Arabic, specifically the word 'درهم' (dirham), where 'درهم' meant 'a unit of weight or currency'.
Historical Evolution
'درهم' transformed into the Spanish word 'adarme', and eventually became the modern Spanish word 'adarme'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a unit of weight or currency', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a small weight unit'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small weight unit used in Spain and Spanish-speaking countries, equivalent to approximately 1.79 grams.
The recipe called for an adarme of saffron.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/03 14:06