: any of several leguminous plants (such as a chickpea) grown especially for their seed
also
: their seeds
1
: a metric unit of mass equal to ¹/₁₀₀₀ kilogram and nearly equal to the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at its maximum density see Metric System Table
2
: the weight of a gram under the acceleration of gravity
: drawing : writing : record
chronogram
telegram
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Yola Robert, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Compare that to dry edamame beans, which Gargano says has 13 grams of protein per ounce—almost twice as much as eggs.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025
Research shows that supplementing with 0.14 to 0.36 grams per pound of body weight for up to five years is associated with minimal adverse effects and health risks.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2025
The warrants allegedly led to the discovery and seizure of 10 firearms, including assault rifles, 220 grams of cocaine, $116,000 in U.S currency and a 2018 Dodge Ram.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2025
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The blend will include two prebiotic fibers in the form of cassava root fiber and agave inulin to provide three grams of fiber per can, Ellsworth also shared Poppi conducted extensive R&D over the last 15 months, which was verified by an accredited third-party lab, prior to launching this product.
—Yola Robert, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Compare that to dry edamame beans, which Gargano says has 13 grams of protein per ounce—almost twice as much as eggs.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025
Research shows that supplementing with 0.14 to 0.36 grams per pound of body weight for up to five years is associated with minimal adverse effects and health risks.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2025
The warrants allegedly led to the discovery and seizure of 10 firearms, including assault rifles, 220 grams of cocaine, $116,000 in U.S currency and a 2018 Dodge Ram.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Gram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gram. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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gram
noun
variants
or chiefly British gramme
1
: a metric unit of mass equal to ¹/₁₀₀₀ kilogram and nearly equal to the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at its maximum density
—abbreviation g
2
: the weight of a gram under standard gravity
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