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waw

noun \ˈväv, ˈvȯv\

Definition of WAW

:  the 6th letter of the Hebrew alphabet — see alphabet table

Variants of WAW

waw or vav \ˈväv, ˈvȯv\
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Origin of WAW

Hebrew wāw
First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with WAW

grave, of, salve, Slav, suave, taw

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. waw
  2. vav
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