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\ ˈhō 
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\Definition of ho
(Entry 1 of 3)
—used especially to attract attention to something specifiedland ho
ho
noun plural hos or hoes
Definition of ho (Entry 2 of 3)
US slang, often offensive
Ho
symbolDefinition of Ho (Entry 3 of 3)
holmium
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ho
interjectionEnglish Language Learners Definition of ho
—used to attract attention
—used to represent laughter —often used in an ironic way
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Ho
symbolMedical Definition of Ho
holmium
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The first known use of ho was in the 15th century
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