howe Meaning & Definition
ˈhau̇
What Does Howe Mean?
Howe is a noun that means hollow, valley. As a biographical name, it means Elias 1819–1867 American inventor. As a biographical name, it means Gordie 1928–2016 Gordon Howe American (Canadian-born) ice hockey player.
Word Facts for Howe
| Part of speech | noun, biographical name |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈhau̇/ |
| Plural | howes |
Howe Definition (Noun)
- hollow, valley
Howe as a Biographical Name
- Elias 1819–1867 American inventor
Biographical Name
- Gordie 1928–2016 Gordon Howe American (Canadian-born) ice hockey player
Biographical Name
- Julia 1819–1910 née Ward American suffragist and reformer
Biographical Name
- Richard 1726–1799 Earl Howe English admiral
Biographical Name
- William 1729–1814 5th Viscount Howe; brother of Richard Howe English general in America
Synonyms of Howe
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Howe synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
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Elias Howe
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Gordie Howe
Gordon Howe
Julia Howe
Julia Ward Howe
Richard Howe
William Howe
howe (plural howes)
Words That Rhyme With Howe
Origin of Howe
Middle English (northern) holl hollow place, from Old English hol, from hol, adjective, hollow hole
First Known Use
before 12th century