noun
Oso
Oso (noun) means a supporter of the short-lived Bear Flag Revolt in 1846 California. Example: “The old newspaper clipping called the rebels "the osos" after their bear emblem.”
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A supporter of the short-lived Bear Flag Revolt in 1846 California.
"The old newspaper clipping called the rebels "the osos" after their bear emblem."
"Nevertheless, the Bear Flag Republic was born. Fremont heard of it, and took ninetv men into Sonoma on the excuse of protecting the people there. He hijacked the Bear Flag revolt, calling himself Oso Numero Uno (Number One Bear)."
— David A. Clary, Eagles and Empire (2009)
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A small community in Washington State.
How to use Oso
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHistorically, someone involved in California's Bear Flag Revolt; from the Spanish word for bear.
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Etymology
Borrowed straight from Spanish oso, meaning "bear."
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What does “Oso” mean?
The word “Oso” means a supporter of the short-lived Bear Flag Revolt in 1846 California. In plain terms, historically, someone involved in California's Bear Flag Revolt; from the Spanish word for bear.
How do you use “Oso” in a sentence?
Here is “Oso” used in a sentence: “The old newspaper clipping called the rebels "the osos" after their bear emblem.”
What part of speech is “Oso”?
Depending on how it is used, “Oso” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “Oso” come from?
The word “Oso” comes from Spanish. Borrowed straight from Spanish oso, meaning "bear.".
How many meanings does “Oso” have?
“Oso” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a supporter of the short-lived Bear Flag Revolt in 1846 California.
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