Gramma

 

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Gramma n

1. A taxonomic genus within the family Grammatidae – some of the basslets.

• (genus): Gramma brasiliensis, Gramma linki, Gramma loreto, Gramma melacara (species)

• Lipogramma

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Gramma

1. A nickname for a grandmother.
   • 1947, Herbert Best, Whistle, Daughter, Whistle, page 68:

     Thirza opened the kitchen door and glanced out at Gramma's favorite timekeeper.

   • 1979, Patti Stren, There's a Rainbow in My Closet, page 93:

     Gramma should be in here by now.

   • 1997, Stephan Jaramillo, Going Postal, page 47:

     I figured I should do something constructive, so I decided to call up Gramma and hope that she'd offer to send me some money.