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GRAMME
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure
Hypernyms ("gramme" is a kind of...):
metric weight unit; weight unit (a decimal unit of weight based on the gram)
Meronyms (parts of "gramme"):
obolus (a Greek unit of weight equal to one tenth of a gram)
carat (a unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg)
Holonyms ("gramme" is a part of...):
dag; decagram; dekagram; dkg (10 grams)