Houma
geographical name
Hou·ma
ˈhō-mə 
ˈhü-
city in the delta of the Mississippi River west-southwest of New Orleans in southeastern Louisiana population 33,727
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“Houma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Houma. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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