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Syllabification: (haw)
Pronunciation: /hô/
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Definition of haw

noun

  • the third eyelid or nictitating membrane in certain mammals, especially dogs and cats.

Origin:

late Middle English (denoting a discharge from the eye): of unknown origin

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