Houma

geographical name

Hou·​ma ˈhō-mə How to pronounce Houma (audio)
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 25 Apr. 2024.

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