wahoo
wahoo¹
Definition
☆ wa·hoo (wä′ho̵̅o̅′, wä ho̵̅o̅′)
wahoo²
Definition
☆ wa·hoo (wä′ho̵̅o̅′, wä ho̵̅o̅′)
noun
- a cork elm (Ulmus alata) of the S U.S.
- any of various other North American trees or shrubs, as the cascara
Etymology: < ? Creek ahá˙hwa, walnut
wahoo³
Definition
☆ wa·hoo (wä′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′, wä′ho̵̅o̅′)
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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