O and O

or O&O

[ oh uh nd oh ]

/ ˈoʊ ənd ˈoʊ /

owned and operated.

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Definition for oo (2 of 3)

oo-

a combining form meaning “egg,” used in the formation of compound words: oogamous.

Origin of oo-

< Greek ōio-, combining form of ōión egg¹

Definition for oo (3 of 3)

o-o

or o·o, o’·o

[ oh-oh ]

/ ˈoʊ oʊ /

noun, plural o-os.

any of several species of Hawaiian honey eaters of the genus Moho, especially the extinct M. nobilis, of the island of Hawaii, that had black plumage and two tufts of yellow plumes used to make ceremonial robes for the Hawaiian kings.

Origin of o-o

First recorded in 1885–90, o-o is from the Hawaiian word ʿōʿō

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Example sentences from the Web for oo

Then, looking keenly in Dicky's face, he suddenly asked,—''Oo toldjer to bring that 'ere?'
A Child of the Jago|Arthur Morrison
"Oo got a pretty face," assured Annie, patting it with one plump hand.
The Cinder Pond|Carroll Watson Rankin
It hurted like—well, like when you get sand down 'oo trowsies.
The Surprising Adventures of Sir Toady Lion With Those of General Napoleon Smith|S. R. Crockett
With oo, o, and ah the larynx stands low, the palate is arched.
How to Sing|Lilli Lehmann

And several members of the group turned and called out: 'Oo, look at Liza!'
Liza of Lambeth|W. Somerset Maugham

British Dictionary definitions for oo

oo-

o-

combining form

egg or ovumoosperm

Word Origin for oo-

from Greek ōion egg 1

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Medical definitions for oo

oo-

pref.

Egg; ovum:oogenesis.