gram
gram1 definition
gram (gram)
noun
the basic unit of mass in the metric system, equal to 0.03527 ounce (0.0022046 pound or 15.4321 grains): now defined in the SI system as 0.001 of the mass of the standard international kilogram (a platinum-iridium cylinder kept in France): one pound equals 453.5924 grams: abbrev. g
Etymology: Fr gramme < LL gramma, weight of two oboli < Gr, small weight, lit., what is written < graphein, to write: see graphic
gram2 definition
gram (gram)
noun
any of certain leguminous plants, used as fodder; esp., the chickpea
Etymology: Port grāo < L granum: see grain
gram3 definition
gram (gram)
noun
Informal grandmother
gram4 definition
gram
- grammar
- grammatical
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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