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Ho
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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.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.HoHo - a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds
metal, 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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