po

1 of 3

abbreviation (1)

by mouth; orally

2 of 3

polonium

3 of 3

petty officer

postal order

post office

purchase order

Etymology

Abbreviation (1)

Latin per os

Style

“Po.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/po. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

Copy Citation

1 of 2 abbreviation

per os

—used especially in writing prescriptions

2 of 2 symbol

polonium

ˈpō

variants or ancient Padus

ˈpā-dəs

river 405 miles (652 kilometers) long in northern Italy flowing from the slopes of Mount Viso east into the Adriatic Sea through several mouths

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