[ˈəʊkə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an Egyptian and former Turkish unit of weight, variable but now usually equal to approximately 1.3 kg (23/4 lb)

- an Egyptian and former Turkish unit of capacity equal to approximately 0.2 litre (1/3 pint)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century: via Italian and French oque from Turkish okka, from Arabic ūqīya, based on Latin uncia ‘ounce’

[ˈəʊkə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a variety of cured Canadian cheese, made by Trappist monks


Phrases:

Origin:
named after a town in southern Quebec, where the cheese is made