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What does cos. mean?
Consul in the year —. (Used, similarly to fl., in dating Roman texts composed by authors whose year of consulship is known, but little else for dating purposes.)
Where does cos. come from?
Borrowed from Latin cōs., abbreviation of cōnsul (“consul”).

How to pronounce cos.

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “cos.”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “cos.” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.