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q
q [ kyoo ] (plural q's) or Q (plural Q's or Qs)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. 17th letter of English alphabet: the 17th letter of the English alphabet, representing a consonant sound
2. letter "q" written: a written representation of the letter "q"
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