Oz
1[ oz ]
/ ɒz /
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noun Australian Slang.
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Origin of Oz
1Jocular back formation from Aussie (with voiced sibilant)
Other definitions for Oz (2 of 3)
Other definitions for Oz (3 of 3)
oz.
abbreviation
ounce; ounces.
Origin of oz.
Abbreviation of Italian onza
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British Dictionary definitions for Oz (1 of 2)
oz
oz.
abbreviation for
ounce
Word Origin for oz
from Italian onza
British Dictionary definitions for Oz (2 of 2)
Oz
/ (ɒz) /
noun
Australian slang Australia
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Scientific definitions for Oz
oz
Abbreviation of ounce
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