- the former name (until 1970) of (the Sultanate of) Oman
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Muscat′ and Oman′,
- Place Namesformer name of Oman.
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Muscat and Oman n
O•man
(ō män′),USA pronunciation n.
- Place Names Sultanate of. Formerly, Muscat and Oman. an independent sultanate in SE Arabia. 2,264,590;
ab. 82,800 sq. mi. (212,380 sq. km). Cap.: Muscat. - Place Names Gulf of, a NW arm of the Arabian Sea, at the entrance to the Persian Gulf.
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