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hallow

The correct spelling is hallow.

How to pronounce hallow

noun

Say it like: Hal-low

The correct spelling is hallow. (obsolete outside set phrases) A saint; a holy person; an apostle. For example: "a hollow tree; a hollow sphere"

Usage Examples

a hollow tree; a hollow sphere

He let out a hollow moan.

a hollow victory

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(obsolete outside set phrases) A saint; a holy person; an apostle.
  2. 2.A shout, cry; a hulloo.

verb

  1. 1.To make holy, to sanctify.
  2. 2.To shout, especially to urge on dogs for hunting.

adjective

  1. 1.(of something solid) Having an empty space or cavity inside.
  2. 2.(of a sound) Distant, eerie; echoing, reverberating, as if in a hollow space; dull, muffled; often low-pitched.
  3. 3.Without substance; having no real or significant worth; meaningless.
  4. 4.Insincere, devoid of validity; specious.
  5. 5.Concave; gaunt; sunken.

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