[ˌɛsəʊˈɛs], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an international code signal of extreme distress, used especially by ships at sea
(e.g: they put out an SOS that they were on fire)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 20th century: letters chosen as being easily transmitted and recognized in Morse code; by folk etymology an abbreviation of save our souls

[ˌɛsəʊˈɛs], (Abbreviation)

Definitions:
- Somalian shilling(s)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 20th century: letters chosen as being easily transmitted and recognized in Morse code; by folk etymology an abbreviation of save our souls