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oka1(South African, US oke) nounˈɒkə 1An Egyptian and former Turkish unit of weight, variable but now usually equal to approximately 1.3 kg (23/4 lb). 奥卡（埃及和过去土耳其不定的重量单位，现通常等于约1.3公斤，即2¾磅） Example sentencesExamples - At the time of the Italian invasion in October 1940 an oka (1.3kg., or nearly 3lb.) of bread cost 10 drachmas.
2An Egyptian and former Turkish unit of capacity equal to approximately 0.2 litre (1/3 pint). 奥卡（埃及和过去土耳其不定的重量单位，现通常等于约1.3公斤，即2¾磅）
OriginEarly 17th century: via Italian and French oque from Turkish okka, from Arabic ūqīya, based on Latin uncia 'ounce'. noun ˈəʊkə mass nounA variety of cured Canadian cheese, made by Trappist monks. Example sentencesExamples - The beet, apple and Oka salad was served in a light, flaky filo cup.
- I think Oka is a bit too pungent for a cheese plate, as it can overpower the other selections.
- The omelettes are great, made with three extra large eggs and an array of cheeses from Oka to Monterey Jack.
OriginNamed after a town in southern Quebec, where the cheese is made. Definition of oka in US English: oka(US, South African oke) nounˈōkə 1An Egyptian and former Turkish unit of weight, variable but now usually equal to approximately 1.3 kg (23/4 lb). 奥卡（埃及和过去土耳其不定的重量单位，现通常等于约1.3公斤，即2¾磅） Example sentencesExamples - At the time of the Italian invasion in October 1940 an oka (1.3kg., or nearly 3lb.) of bread cost 10 drachmas.
2An Egyptian and former Turkish unit of capacity equal to approximately 0.2 liter (1/3 pint). 奥卡（埃及和过去土耳其不定的重量单位，现通常等于约1.3公斤，即2¾磅）
OriginEarly 17th century: via Italian and French oque from Turkish okka, from Arabic ūqīya, based on Latin uncia ‘ounce’. |