"FLOSS" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} FLOSS (uncountable)
  1. (computing) Abbreviation of free/libre/open source software. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, uncountable Alternative form of: free/libre/open source software Categories (topical): Computing
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