noun
oto
Oto (noun) means a small freshwater algae-eating fish, short for otocinclus, popular in aquariums. Example: “She added a few otos to the tank to keep the algae down.”
noun
1
A small freshwater algae-eating fish, short for otocinclus, popular in aquariums.
"She added a few otos to the tank to keep the algae down."
2
A member of a Midwestern Native American people who speak the Chiwere language.
"The museum exhibit covers the history of the Oto and their neighbors."
How to use oto
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually the aquarium fish nickname, or the name of a Native American people.
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Word forms
- Plural
- otos
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Etymology
The fish sense is simply a shortening of "otocinclus."
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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.
