Definitions

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adjective Of or relating to Oman or its people.
  • proper noun A native or inhabitant of Oman.

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  • noun A person from Oman or of Omani descent.
  • adjective Of, from, or pertaining to Oman or the Omani people.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun a native or inhabitant of Oman
  • adjective of or relating to Oman or its people

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Examples

  • Also known as Omani limes or black limes, they have a strong sour-bitter flavor and are often used to flavor rice dishes.

    Sara's Loumi Mercedes 2007

  • Also known as Omani limes or black limes, they have a strong sour-bitter flavor and are often used to flavor rice dishes.

    Archive 2007-09-01 Mercedes 2007

  • Before boarding the plane in the Omani capital Saturday night, the men made brief statements and thanked Oman's ruler for helping secure their release.

    2 hikers imprisoned in Iran arrive in U.S. 2011

  • By The Name Of God the Sultanate Of Oman Will Pay what they take from foreigners right, Money and they steal them ... and we will soon send a case for Jordanian Guy was working in Oman and what they did for him to make him escape a way from Oman from the Omani Government pressure cause he was asking for his right which is stolen from Omani People ....

    Wilson says he's the 'number one target' of attack 2009

  • The family thanked Omani and Swiss diplomats for negotiating the pair's release.

    For $1 million bail, Iran releases two American hikers 2011

  • Demonstrators gathered in the southern Omani city of Salalah on Friday, demanding reforms.

    Protesters Rally in Streets of Southern Oman Demanding Reform 2011

  • Head down to Muscat proper, the old part of town, where you can walk right up to the gates of Sultan Qaboos's palace, and see traditional Omani artifacts at the Bait Al Zubair museum Muscat; 968-2473-6688; www.baitalzubairmuseum.com .

    Muscat's Old World Charm Brittany Hite 2011

  • Hours later, the men were in a convoy with Swiss and Omani diplomats headed to Tehran's aging Mehrabad airport – whose designers in the 1950s included the late American architect William Pereira.

    Iran Hikers Release: Jailed Americans Shane Bauer, Josh Fattal Freed From Prison 2011

  • Aides to President Saleh said he is still trying to secure approval from the Omani ruler to allow him permanent exile, a deal these people say wasn't discussed before he left Yemen.

    Leader's Exit Spurs Grim Reckoning in Yemen Margaret Coker 2012

  • That night, camping closer to the sea, I chat to Salah al-Mahthori, from the Omani government's Arabian Oryx project.

    Ghost safari: spotting leopards in Oman 2011

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