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wahoo¹ Definition

wa·hoo (ho̵̅o̅′, wä ho̵̅o̅)

noun

  1. burning bush (sense )
  2. strawberry bush

Etymology: < Dakota wahu, lit., arrowwood

wahoo² Definition

wa·hoo (ho̵̅o̅′, wä ho̵̅o̅)

noun

  1. a cork elm (Ulmus alata) of the S U.S.
  2. any of various other North American trees or shrubs, as the cascara

Etymology: < ? Creek ahá˙hwa, walnut

wahoo³ Definition

wa·hoo (ho̵̅o̅′, wä ho̵̅o̅)

noun pl. -·hoo′ or -·hoos′

a large, scombroid game and food fish (Acanthocybium solanderi) of warm seas

Etymology: < ?

wahoo4 Definition

wa·hoo (wä ho̵̅o̅, wäho̵̅o̅′)

Chiefly West used to express unrestrained enthusiasm, exhilaration, etc.

Etymology: echoic of shout

wahoo Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: The species affected include wahoo, various sharks, undersized swordfish, cetaceans and turtles.

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