"Opals" meaning in English

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Proper name

Audio: en-au-Opals.ogg [Australia]
Etymology: From opal, a gemstone mined in Australia. Etymology templates: {{m|en|opal}} opal Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Opals
  1. (chiefly Australia) The women's national basketball representative team of Australia. Wikipedia link: Australia women's national basketball team Tags: Australia Categories (topical): Basketball

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