English word origin

Etymology of gram

From French gramme, from Ancient Greek γράμμα (grámma, “a small weight, a scruple”). Doublet of gramma.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

A unit of mass equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram. Symbol: g.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From French gramme, from Ancient Greek γράμμα (grámma, “a small weight, a scruple”). Doublet of gramma.

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Derivation mentiongrammefr
Derivation mentionγράμμαgrc · a small weight, a scruple
Doublet mentiongrammaen

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Source etymology 2

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noun

A leguminous plant grown for its seeds, especially the chickpea. · The seeds of these plants.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From obsolete Portuguese gram (modern Portuguese grão), from Latin grānum. Doublet of corn, grain, granum, and grao.

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Derivation mentiongrānumla
Doublet mentioncornen
Doublet mentiongrainen
Doublet mentiongranumen
Doublet mentiongraoen

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Source etymology 3

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noun

Grandmother.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of gramma.

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Source etymology 4

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noun

A gramophone recording.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of gramophone.

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Source etymology 5

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name

Alternative form of 'gram (“Instagram”)

noun

Alternative form of 'gram (“Instagram”)

verb

Alternative form of 'gram (“Instagram”)

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Clipping of Instagram.

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