momme
/ˈmɒmi/ /ˈmɒmeɪ/(also mome, mommé)
noun
A Japanese unit of weight equal to 3.75 grams (approx. 0.132 oz).
- This unit is now considered obsolete or archaic in Japan, except for special traditional purposes, such as weighing natural and cultured pearls..
Origin
Early 18th century; earliest use found in John Scheuchzer (1702–1729), physician and naturalist. From Japanese momme from mon former unit of length (about 2.64 cm) and currency (from Middle Chinese) + me eye.