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O.O.D.
O’Odham
O-ring
O/S
o.s.
OA
oaf
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O (2)
O [ ō ]


interjection 
Definition:
 
1. used to address somebody: used to address a person or thing, or at the start of a plea or wish
2. expression of wonder: used to express surprise or great wonderment ( literary )

[12th century. Natural exclamation]
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