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Princeton's WordNet
holmium, Ho, atomic number 67noun
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds
GCIDE
Honoun
The chemical symbol for Holmium.
Wiktionary
Honoun
A Munda language spoken in India and Bangladesh.
Etymology: From ho, hoo, probably from hó. Compare ho, ho.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Ho, Hoainterj.
A call; a sudden exclamation to give notice of approach, or any thing else.
Etymology: eho! Latin.
What noise there, ho? William Shakespeare.
Here dwells my father Jew: hoa, who’s within? William Shakespeare.
Stand, ho! speak the word along. William Shakespeare, Julius Cæsar.
When I cried hoa!
Like boys, kings would start forth, and cry,
Your will. William Shakespeare.Ho, ho, come forth and flee. Zech. ii. 6.
Ho, swain, what shepherd owns these ragged sheep? Dry.
Wikipedia
Ho
Ho Hey is a song by American folk rock band The Lumineers. It was released on June 4, 2012, as the lead single from their debut self-titled studio album. The music video was released on March 11, 2012. "Ho Hey" reached number one for 18 non-consecutive weeks on the Billboard Rock Songs chart, as well as two weeks in the top spot on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and eight weeks in the top spot on the Adult Pop Songs chart, and reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming their first single to do so, as well as their first top 5 single. It also reached number 2 on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 chart, behind "Locked Out of Heaven" by Bruno Mars. It is also their first single to be certified in the US.
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ho
The term "ho" is a shortened slang expression that is often used derogatorily to refer to a promiscuous or sexually liberated person, typically a woman. It is considered offensive and disrespectful.
Ho
The term "Ho" does not have a specific definition. It could refer to different things depending on the context. Some possible interpretations include: 1. Ho as a slang term: In certain subcultures or communities, "Ho" is sometimes used as a derogatory term to refer to a promiscuous or sexually provocative person, typically a woman. However, it is important to note that using such derogatory language is disrespectful and should be avoided. 2. Ho as a Chinese surname: "Ho" can also be a common Chinese surname. It is important to respect cultural diversity when encountering different surnames and to recognize that they do not have any inherent negative or disrespectful meanings. 3. Ho as a sound or expression: "Ho" can also be an expression used to convey surprise, excitement, or occasionally skepticism. It is often used in exclamatory phrases such as "Ho ho!" or "Ho ho ho!" For example, "Ho ho! I can't believe it!" or "Ho ho ho, that's a tall tale!" Without further context, it is difficult to provide a more precise definition for "Ho."
Webster Dictionary
Ho
who
Ho
alt. of Hoa
Ho
alt. of Hoa
Wikidata
Ho
Ho is a town and the capital of Ho Municipal District and the Volta Region of Ghana. Ho lies between Mount Adaklu and Mount Galenukui, and is home to a museum, a cathedral and a large prison. Ho has a settlement population of 96,213 people.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Ho
Hoa, hō, interj. a call to excite attention: hold! stop!—repeated it expresses derision.
Rap Dictionary
honoun
Hooker, prostitute, from the Southern pronounciation of the word whore. She ain't nothing but another ho, according to the system -- KRS One (Exhibit D.).
honoun
To sell out, as in to prostitute yourself or your reputation for money.
honoun
Also reffered to as hoochie
honoun
Alternative to "bitch" as in, one's girlfriend. "She's ma ho'"
honoun
Haldun Altunbag is a ho, e.g. "That ho bitched out!"
Surnames Frequency by Census Records
HO
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Ho is ranked #691 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Ho surname appeared 49,817 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 17 would have the surname Ho.
93% or 46,360 total occurrences were Asian.
3.2% or 1,599 total occurrences were of two or more races.
2.4% or 1,206 total occurrences were White.
1% or 538 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
0.2% or 100 total occurrences were Black.
0% or 15 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
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Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'Ho' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2533
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Ho in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Ho in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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