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q (1)
q [ kyoo ] (plural q's) or Q (plural Q's or Qs)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. 17th letter of English alphabet: the 17th letter of the English alphabet, representing a consonant sound
2. letter 'q' written: a written representation of the letter 'q'
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