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dhow

noun \ˈdau̇\

Definition of DHOW

: an Arab lateen-rigged boat usually having a long overhang forward, a high poop, and a low waist
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Origin of DHOW

Arabic dāwa
First Known Use: 1785

Rhymes with DHOW

bough, bow, brow, Chao, chow, ciao, cow, Dou, dow, Dow, Frau, hao, how, howe, jow, Lao, Liao, mow, now, ow, plow, pow, prau, prow, Rao, row, scow, slough, sough, sow, Tao, tau, thou, vow, wow

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