ao
Ao (noun) means grue ("blue or green", considered as one color).
Word Forms
Aos plural, Aos plural
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To produce leather goods, plants dumped an estimated 8,000 tonnes of waste a day into the _____ River, transforming its once-clear waters into a foul-smelling cesspool.
Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 青(あお) (ao).
Synonyms
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What does “ao” mean?
The word “ao” means grue ("blue or green", considered as one color).
How do you pronounce “ao”?
“Ao” is pronounced ou.
How do you use “ao” in a sentence?
Here is “ao” used in a sentence: “To produce leather goods, plants dumped an estimated 8,000 tonnes of waste a day into the Ao River, transforming its once-clear waters into a foul-smelling cesspool.”
What is another word for “ao”?
Words with a similar meaning to “ao” include Aojiang, Aokiang and Ao-chiang.
What part of speech is “ao”?
Depending on how it is used, “ao” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “ao” come from?
The word “ao” comes from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese 青(あお) (ao).
Is “ao” a common word?
“Ao” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “ao” have?
“Ao” has 7 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: grue ("blue or green", considered as one color).
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