hectogram n 1: 100 grams [syn: {hectogram}, {hg}]
hectogram \hec"to*gram\ (h[e^]k"t[-o]*gr[a^]m), n. [F. hectogramme, fr. Gr. 'ekato`n hundred + F. gramme a gram.] A measure of mass or weight, containing a hundred grams, or about 3.527 ounces avoirdupois. See 3rd {gram}. [1913 Webster]