gramme
UK: ɡram | US: ɡram
n. a metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram.
The word "gramme" originates from the French adaptation of Late Latin "gramma," meaning "small weight," which itself derives from Greek "gramma" (γράμμα), originally referring to a small unit of mass or a letter of the alphabet (from "graphein," to write). The modern metric system standardized "gram" (without the "-me") as the base unit of mass, but "gramme" persists in British English as an archaic variant. The morpheme "gram" retains its core meaning of measurement, while the silent "-me" reflects historical French influence.
The recipe requires 250 grammes of flour.
In the 19th century, scientists debated the definition of a gramme.
The package was labeled as 500 grammes net weight.
British medical texts often used "gramme" instead of "gram."
A gramme of gold is worth significantly more than a gramme of sugar.