I. ˈkyü noun
( plural q's or qs ˈkyüz)
Usage: often capitalized, often attributive
Date: before 12th century
1.
a. : the 17th letter of the English alphabet
b. : a graphic representation of this letter
c. : a speech counterpart of orthographic q
2. : a graphic device for reproducing the letter q
3. : one designated q especially as the 17th in order or class
4. : something shaped like the letter Q
II. abbreviation
1. quart
2. quartile
3. quarto
4. queen
5. query
6. question
7. quetzal
8. quire