oto
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for oto, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small freshwater algae-eating fish, short for otocinclus, popular in aquariums.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
The fish sense is simply a shortening of "otocinclus."
Full origin of oto →Frequently asked questions
What does “oto” mean?
The word “oto” means a small freshwater algae-eating fish, short for otocinclus, popular in aquariums. In plain terms, usually the aquarium fish nickname, or the name of a Native American people.
How do you use “oto” in a sentence?
Here is “oto” used in a sentence: “She added a few otos to the tank to keep the algae down.”
What part of speech is “oto”?
“Oto” is a noun.
How many meanings does “oto” have?
“Oto” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small freshwater algae-eating fish, short for otocinclus, popular in aquariums.