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mahoe2

Pronunciation: /məˈhəʊ/

Definition of mahoe

noun

West Indian
  • any of a number of tropical trees and shrubs yielding bast that is used to make cord.
    • Several species, especially of the genus Hibiscus (family Malvaceae), in particular H. tiliaceus and the Caribbean H. elatus

Origin:

from Arawak maho

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