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Oz is a corruption of the pronunciation of the first syllable: Australia, which is normally pronounced Os-tray-lee-ah.
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One way of shortening the word Australia is?
Oz, Ozzie, or Aussie.
What is oz in Australian language?
As far as i know Oz = Aus Generally a substitute for the word Australia e.g Made in Oz or I know someone who lives in Oz Also Ozzie = Aussie (a word for Australian)
Is oz a word?
No. It is either an abbreviation for ounce, or a proper noun (Land of Oz, Australia, people's names). Therefore it does not qualify.
Is oz a scrabble word?
No. It is either an abbreviation for ounce, or a proper noun (Land of Oz, Australia, people's names). Therefore it does not qualify.
How did the word Oz come to mean Australia other than the similar sound and does it have any relation to The Wizard of Oz?
Australia -> Aus -> Oz. I'm pretty sure it's just similar sound.. :) There is absolutely no connection between Australia and the Wizard of Oz. However, in 1992, Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating was dubbed "The Lizard of Oz" after he put his arm around Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to Australia.
Why does Australia have the name Oz?
If you say Australia it sounds like Oz-stralia, it's simply shortened. Australians are often called "Aussies" which is pronounced "Oz-ies", so that's where the name "Oz" comes from. OZ sounds like the AUS in Australia.
What does 'Oz was borne' mean?
The word 'born' is the past participle of the word 'to bear' in its meaning as 'to give birth'. The word 'borne' is the past participle of the word 'to bear' in its meaning as 'to be carried, moved around, supported'. In this sense, the sentence 'Oz was borne' therefore means Oz was carried. So the reference is more likely in regard to the Wizard of Oz than to the beautiful, enchanted, magical lands of Oz or to the actual land of Australia.
Is 'no doubt' coming to Australia in 2009?
they're touring the states for the majoirty of 2009 :( no word of them hitting oz yet
Why are Australians also called Oz?
They are not called Oz, they are refered to as Aussies.Sometimes Australia itself is spelled in a colloquial way as Oz, which is just a play on the name Australia.
What country is known as Oz?
There is no country called oz -
What is another word for Australia?
Australia is a country in the southern hemisphere. Informally, it is known as "down under" or can also be known as "Oz". Sometimes people think that Australia refers to the continent, but that is known as Oceania or Australasia.
What does was born mean?
The word 'born' is the past participle of the word 'to bear' in its meaning as 'to give birth'. The word 'borne' is the past participle of the word 'to bear' in its meaning as 'to be carried, moved around, supported'. In this sense, the sentence 'Oz was borne' therefore means Oz was carried. So the reference is more likely in regard to the Wizard of Oz than to the beautiful, enchanted, magical lands of Oz or to the actual land of Australia.
