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u
u [ yoo ] (plural u's) or U (plural U's or Us)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. 21st letter of English alphabet: the 21st letter of the English alphabet, representing a vowel sound
2. letter 'u' written: a written representation of the letter 'u'
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