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Honduras, Gulf of
hone (1)
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honest broker
honest-to-God
honestly
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honewort
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honewort

hone·wort [ hṓn wùrt, hṓn wàwrt ] (plural hone·worts)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. N American flowering plant: a perennial plant that has compound leaves. Flowers: small, white, in clusters. Native to: eastern North America.  Latin name Cryptoaenia canadensis.

2. European flowering plant: a perennial plant. Flowers: small, white, in clusters. Native to: Europe.  Latin name Trinia glauca.

[Mid-17th century. Hone, origin ?]
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