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.”
How to use Oso
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHistorically, someone involved in California's Bear Flag Revolt; from the Spanish word for bear.
Word forms
Osos plural
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The old newspaper clipping called the rebels "the _____" after their bear emblem.
Etymology
Borrowed straight from Spanish oso, meaning "bear."
Rhymes for Oso
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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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