Definitions for obols

obols ob·ol

Spelling: [ob-uh l]
IPA: /ˈɒb əl/

Obols is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 46 anagrams from letters in obols (bloos).

Definitions for obols

noun

  1. a silver coin of ancient Greece, the sixth part of a drachma.
  2. obole.

Origin of obols

First recorded in 1660-70; See origin at obolus

Examples for obols

Six years ago to-day it was I came to Rome, with barely an obol of ready money, to make my fortune by my wits.

Shall the favourite of the gods—shall the guest of Hypatia—earn his breakfast, while I have an obol to share with him?

Thy aim was lettuces; they are worth an obol, they are not worth a talent.

The obol referred to is the small coin placed between the lips of the dead to pay the toll to the ferryman of Hades.

Word Value for obols
Scrable

6

Words with friends

8

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