hoven

1 of 3
ho·​ven
ˈhōvən

archaic or dialectal past participle of heave

hoven

2 of 3

adjective

"
: afflicted with bloat

hoven

3 of 3

noun

"
plural -s

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

from archaic past participle of heave

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“Hoven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hoven. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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