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SOS

Pronunciation: [e̞sɨo̞ːe̞sɨ]

“SOS” is a Japanese word. Its 3 meanings in English:

noun

  1. SOS (conventional Morse code call made by a ship in distress)
  2. the state of being sought an emergency rescue
  3. silicon on sapphire

Etymology

Borrowed from English SOS.

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