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Definition of waihou

waihou

/ˈwaɪ.hoʊ/
wai · hou

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waihou Lexical Profile

• noun

1

New Zealand A major river in the North Island of New Zealand, flowing north through the Waikato region into the Firth of Thames.


2

New Zealand A small rural settlement in the Waikato region of the North Island of New Zealand, located near the Te Aroha township.

Word Nuance & Usage

As a proper noun denoting geographical locations in New Zealand, it is always capitalized as 'Waihou' in standard written English.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Waihou. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/waihou
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