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coss

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /kɒs/

KK: /kɔs/

noun
Definition

A unit of distance used in India, which can range from about 1.25 to 2.5 English miles.


Example

The village is located about five coss away from the city.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever traveled a coss in India?
Sloth B
No, I haven't, but I've heard it's quite an adventure.
Sloth A
Yeah, it's about one and a half English miles, which sounds interesting.
Sloth B
I would love to experience that someday!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
mile
distance
kiss
Antonyms
separation
distance
parting
Root Explanation

The word 'coss' originates from Old English 'coss', meaning a kiss. It refers to the act of pressing one's lips against another person or object as a sign of affection or greeting.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word for kiss, 'coss', to remember that 'coss' means a kiss.

Visually Confused Words
cross
crosse
coloss
across
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