Ho

UK: /həʊ/ US: /hoʊ/ ,(hō)

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Ho symbol:chemical

1. holmium

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ho¹ /hoʊ/   interj. 

1. This word is used to attract attention, and sometimes used after a word denoting a destination:
   Westward ho! Land ho!

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ho¹  (hō), interj. 

1. (used as a call to attract attention, sometimes specially used after a word denoting a destination):
   Westward ho! Land ho!
2. (used as an exclamation of surprise or delight.)

• Middle English 1250–1300

ho²  (hō), interj. 

1. (used as a command to a horse to stop.)

• Old French. See whoa
• Middle English 1300–50

HO  (hō), n. 

1. (in police use) habitual offender.

Ho, [Symbol, Chem.]

1. Chemistry holmium.

H.O., 

1. Head Office;
   Home Office.

ho., 

1. house.

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ho / həʊ/ interjection

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

Etymology: 13th Century: of imitative origin; compare Old Norse hó, Old French ho! halt!

ho / həʊ/ noun

1. a derogatory term for a woman

Etymology: 20th Century: from Black or Southern US pronunciation of whore