wahoo

noun, intj — 4 senses

wahoo

noun

US /ˈwɑ.hu/

Etymology Perhaps from Wahoo, an obsolete spelling of Oahu, where the fish is found.

1

Acanthocybium solandri, a tropical and subtropical game fish.

Hypernyms
Scombridae
Coordinate terms
mackerel, tuna, bonito

wahoo

intj
1

A cry of pleasure or enthusiasm.

wahoo

noun

Etymology From Creek uhawhu.

1

Southern US The winged elm, Ulmus alata.

wahoo

noun

Etymology From a Dakota word, the first element of which is cognate to Lakota waŋ (“arrow”).

1

Euonymus atropurpureus, an eastern burning bush.

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