hallo Definition

hallo hello

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halloo
hallo
halloa
noun

halloos, hallos, halloas

exclamation

1. A cry to encourage hunting dogs or call for attention.
2. A shout of ‘halloo'.

verb, intr hallooed, hallooing

1. To cry ‘halloo', especially to dogs at a hunt.
2. To urge on hunting dogs with shouts.

Etymology: 16c.

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hello
hallo
hullo
exclamation

1. Used as a greeting, to attract attention or to start a telephone conversation.
2. Expressing surprise or discovery.