hy·dro
| \ ˈhī-(ˌ)drō
\
\
plural hydros
Definition of hydro
(Entry 1 of 2)
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: an establishment offering hydropathic treatment (as for weight loss) : health spa
Definition of hydro (Entry 2 of 2)
: hydroelectric power
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hydro
noun
hy·dro
| \ ˈhī-(ˌ)drō
\
\
plural hydros
Medical Definition of hydro
British
: a hydropathic facility : spa
also
: a hotel catering to people using such a facility
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The first known use of hydro was in 1882
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