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Definition of: carat
(kar′ət) noun
1. A unit of weight for gems: one metric carat is 200 milligrams, or 3.086 grains.
2. Loosely, a karat. ◆ Homophone: carrot. [<F <Ital. carato <Arabic qīrāt weight of 4 grains <Gk. keration seed, small weight]
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