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oka

oka

9.9
A Turkish unit of weight equal to about 1.24 kilograms
  • noun
  • Archaic
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  • The recipe called for one oka of flour, which is about 2.75 pounds.

Examples

  • In the market, a bag containing five okas of rice was the perfect amount for a large family.

  • The merchant sold spices by the oka, ensuring customers got the exact weight they needed.

  • Oka...

    This Means War (2012)

Surface Forms

oka singular
okas plural

Etymology

Oka comes from an old Turkish market measure and was used like a local 'pound' when people bought food. That's why oka means a specific weight of about 2.75 pounds or 1.24 kilograms.