| Ho 1 The symbol for the element holmium. |
| Ho 2 abbr. Bible Hosea |
ho 1 (h )interj. Used to express surprise or joy, to attract attention to something sighted, or to urge onward: Land ho! Westward ho! |
| ho 2 (h) n. pl. hos Slang A prostitute. [African American Vernacular English, alteration of whore.] |
Ho
the chemical symbol for
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) holmium
HO, H.O.
abbreviation for
1. head office
2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) Brit Government Home Office
ho1
interj
1. Also ho-ho an imitation or representation of the sound of a deep laugh
2. an exclamation used to attract attention, announce a destination, etc. what ho! land ho! westward ho!
[of imitative origin; compare Old Norse hó, Old French ho! halt!]
ho2
n
US Black slang a derogatory term for a woman
[from Black or Southern US pronunciation of whore]
| Ho The symbol for holmium. |
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| Noun | 1. |  Ho - a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compoundsmetal, metallic element - any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc. gadolinite, ytterbite - a mineral that is a source of rare earths; consists of silicates of iron and beryllium and cerium and yttrium and erbium |
Translations
ho
n (sl) → Schlampe f (inf)
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