gram

Etymology 1

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

noun

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

Etymology 2

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

noun

1. A leguminous plant grown for its seeds, especially the chickpea.
   The next class of farinaceous foods are the Pulses, as peas, beans, and lentils of this country, and the dholls and grams of India. 1870, Henry Letheby, On Food, page 22
2. (uncountable) The seeds of these plants.

Etymology 3

Diminutive of grandmother.

noun

1. (colloquial) Grandmother.

Etymology 4

noun

1. (US) Misspelling of graham.

Etymology 5

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noun

1. (colloquial) Alternative form of 'gram