noun
kew
kyoo
noun
1
The name of the letter "Q" in the Latin alphabet.
"He spelled it out letter by letter: "kew, you, ee"."
How to Use Kew
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rarely written-out name for the letter Q, mostly seen in linguistic or historical discussion.
When to use it
Very uncommon outside specialist or historical writing about letter names.
Word Forms
kews plural
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Etymology
From Middle English pronunciation of the letter, ultimately tied to the French name for "Q".