Oka
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɒkə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Oka is a noun meaning A unit of volume in Egypt (and formerly Turkey) corresponding to about 1.2 litres.
Meaning
A unit of volume in Egypt (and formerly Turkey) corresponding to about 1.2 litres.
More Meanings
- (historical) A former Turkish, Egyptian, Hungarian, and Romanian unit of weight, usually of a little more than a kilogram.
Example Sentences
Dram (49·5 grains), 100=chequi, 4=oka (2·8286 ℔); dram (49·5 grains), 180=rotl, 100=kintal or kantar (127·29 ℔).
Word Forms
- okas
Synonyms for oka
Depending on context, synonyms include oca.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oca, don, san, talent, deben, onza.
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