Omicron variant
Noun
Meaning
Omicron variant (uncountable)
The highly virulent B.1.1.529 strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19.
Synonyms: omicron, omicron strain, omicron virus, Omicron, Omicron strain, Omicron virus
Hyponyms: BA.1, BA.2, XE