oka
1Also called old oka . a former measure of weight in Turkey and neighboring countries, equal to about 2.75 pounds (1.25 kilograms).
Also called new oka . a modern measure of weight in Turkey and neighboring countries, standarized as equal to the kilogram.
a form unit of liquid measure, equal to about 1.33 U.S. liquid quarts (1.26 liters).
Origin of oka
1- Also oke .
Other definitions for oka (2 of 3)
oca.
Other definitions for Oka (3 of 3)
a river in the central Russian Federation in Europe, flowing NE to the Volga at Nizhni Novgorod. 950 miles (1,530 km) long.
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British Dictionary definitions for oka (1 of 2)
oke (əʊk)
/ (ˈəʊkə) /
a unit of weight used in Turkey, equal to about 2.75 pounds or 1.24 kilograms
a unit of liquid measure used in Turkey, equal to about 1.3 pints or 0.75 litres
Origin of oka
1British Dictionary definitions for Oka (2 of 2)
/ (ˈəʊkə) /
a brine-cured Canadian cheese
Origin of Oka
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