dekagram

dek·a·gram

[dek-uh-gram]
noun
a unit of mass or weight equal to 10 grams (0.3527 ounce avoirdupois). Abbreviation: dag
Also, decagram; especially British, dek·a·gramme.


Origin:
1800–10; < French décagramme. See deka-, -gram2

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dekagram

noun
10 grams 
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Dekagram is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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