Oss

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as os in 1069. Etymology unknown. Potentially derived from an ancient hydronym. No relationship with os (“castrated bull”). Compare Ussen.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɔs/

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• Hyphenation: Oss
• Rhymes: -ɔs

Proper noun

Oss n

1. Oss (a city and municipality of North Brabant, Netherlands).

   Synonyms: Chicago aan de Maas (“perjorative nickname”), Ossekoppenrijk (“Carnival nickname”)

Derived terms

• Ossenaar