Etymology

milligram

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Today it means: An SI unit of mass equal to 10⁻³ grams. Symbol: mg Full definition →

French milligramme
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  1. French · borrowed frommilligramme
  2. English todaymilligram

Borrowed from French milligramme, equivalent to milli- + gram.

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