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Waco

geographical name

Wa·​co ˈwā-(ˌ)kō How to pronounce Waco (audio)
city on the Brazos River in northeast central Texas population 124,805

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“Waco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Waco. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

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