"oz" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /aʊns/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-I learned some phrases-ounce.wav [UK] Forms: oz [plural], ozs [plural]
Rhymes: -aʊns Etymology: From Italian oz., abbreviation of onza (obsolete form of oncia). Etymology templates: {{der|en|it|oz.}} Italian oz., {{m|it|onza}} onza, {{m|it|oncia}} oncia Head templates: {{en-noun|oz|s}} oz (plural oz or ozs)
  1. Abbreviation of ounce; any of various units of weight and volume. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of Alternative form of: ounce (extra: any of various units of weight and volume) Synonyms: oz. Translations (ounce): oz (French)
    Sense id: en-oz-en-noun-xFKqMHE6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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