Meaning of Ho in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /hoʊ/

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  1. Noun

    Ho

    Etymology

    1960s: representing a dialect pronunciation of whore

    Definitions

    1. a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group

    Examples

    • « occurs together with yttrium »
    • « forms highly magnetic compounds »

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