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hao

noun
\ˈhau̇ \
plural hao

Definition of hao 

: a monetary unit of Vietnam equal to ¹/₁₀ dong

First Known Use of hao

1948, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for hao

Vietnamese hào

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