Dekagramme

/ˈdɛkəˌɡræm/ noun

Definition

An alternative British spelling of dekagram; a metric unit of ten grams.

Etymology

British variant spelling of 'dekagram,' using the '-mme' ending (from French 'gramme') instead of '-m.' Both forms are correct in different English-speaking regions.

Kelly Says

British English kept the French spelling 'gramme' while Americans simplified it to 'gram'—a tiny spelling difference that shows how English split into variants after American independence.

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