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Definition of hoh

hoh

/hoʊ/
hoh
Plural:Hohs
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• noun

1

American A famous temperate rainforest located on the Olympic Peninsula in western Washington state.

Example

"Visitors to the Hoh are often struck by the massive ancient trees draped with thick club moss."

2

American A Native American people indigenous to the Pacific Northwest coast, specifically residing on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state.

Example

"The traditional territory of the Hoh includes the watersheds of the river that shares their name."

3

American A glacial river on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state, renowned for flowing through a dense temperate rainforest.

• Rhymes for hoh

• Nearby Words

hogtie
hogwash
hogweed
hoh
hoisin
hoist
hokey

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the indigenous Quinault word 'húx', originally referring to the river and the people living along its banks.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hoh. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hoh
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