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Vocabulary Entry
omicron
|noun
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noun
A letter of the Greek alphabet that is represented as 'o' in English; also refers to a variant of the COVID-19 virus.
Example Sentences
"Omicron is the 15th letter of the Greek alphabet."
"The World Health Organization identified the omicron variant as a variant of concern."
"Scientists are studying the effects of the omicron strain on public health."