noun
oka
O-kuh
Oka (noun) means an old unit of weight used historically in Turkey, Egypt, Hungary, and Romania, equal to a little more than a kilogram. Example: “The merchant weighed out two oka of dried fruit for the customer.”
noun
1
An old unit of weight used historically in Turkey, Egypt, Hungary, and Romania, equal to a little more than a kilogram.
"The merchant weighed out two oka of dried fruit for the customer."
2
A semi-soft, pungent cheese originally made by Trappist monks in Oka, Quebec.
"She served slices of oka cheese with crusty bread."
name
1
A major river in central Russia, the largest right tributary of the Volga.
"The Oka winds through several historic Russian cities before joining the Volga."
How to use oka
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old unit of weight, a type of cheese, or a Russian river, depending on context.
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Word forms
- Plural
- okas
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Etymology
The unit of weight traces back through French and Ottoman Turkish to an old word for a small measure, and is a distant relative of "ounce" and "inch."
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What does “oka” mean?
The word “oka” means an old unit of weight used historically in Turkey, Egypt, Hungary, and Romania, equal to a little more than a kilogram. In plain terms, an old unit of weight, a type of cheese, or a Russian river, depending on context.
How do you pronounce “oka”?
“Oka” is pronounced O-kuh (/ˈɒkə/ in IPA).
How do you use “oka” in a sentence?
Here is “oka” used in a sentence: “The merchant weighed out two oka of dried fruit for the customer.”
What part of speech is “oka”?
Depending on how it is used, “oka” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “oka” come from?
The word “oka” comes from French. The unit of weight traces back through French and Ottoman Turkish to an old word for a small measure, and is a distant relative of "ounce" and "inch.".
How many meanings does “oka” have?
“Oka” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an old unit of weight used historically in Turkey, Egypt, Hungary, and Romania, equal to a little more than a kilogram.
