Oss

See also: Appendix:Variations of "oss"

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Old Dutch 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
Homophone: os

Proper noun

Oss n

Oss (a city and municipality of North Brabant, Netherlands).
Synonyms: Chicago aan de Maas (“perjorative nickname”), Ossekoppenrijk (“Carnival nickname”)
Meronyms: Achterste Heide, Benedeneind, Berghem, Boveneind, Demen, Deursen-Dennenburg, Dieden, Duurendseind, Elst, Geffen, Gement, Haren, Herpen, Huisseling, Keent, Kleine Koolwijk, Koolwijk, Lith, Lithoijen, Macharen, Maren-Kessel, Megen, Neerlangel, Neerloon, Oijen, Overlangel, Ravenstein, Teeffelen, 't Wild

Derived terms

Ossenaar

References

van Berkel, Gerard; Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN