Oz
The origin and history of Oz.
Etymology
The weight abbreviation comes from Italian "onza" (ounce); the Australia nickname is a playful respelling of "Aussie/Australia."
The origin and history of Oz.
The weight abbreviation comes from Italian "onza" (ounce); the Australia nickname is a playful respelling of "Aussie/Australia."
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