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Definition of waihou
waihou
/ˈwaɪ.hoʊ/
wai · hou
waihou Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• 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