Hondo

American

[hon-doh, hawn-daw, awn-daw] / ˈhɒn doʊ, ˈhɔn dɔ, ˈɔn dɔ /

noun

Honshu.
a river flowing NE from Guatemala along the border of Belize and Mexico to the Caribbean Sea. 150 miles (240 km) long.

Hondo British

/ ˈhɒndəʊ /

noun

another name for Honshu

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Rio Hondo Prep, 3 p.m. at Kare Park de Toledo at Thacher, Wednesday at 3 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Noah Penunuri, Rio Hondo Prep’s leading rusher and a starting safety, entered the game with nearly 2,000 yards and 31 touchdowns but was injured and able to contribute only 12 yards in six carries.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2025

This will be the final season of the Rio Hondo League.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025

The Rio Hondo League held a media day Thursday at South Pasadena, with coaches paying respect to Hofman’s longevity at the same school.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025

I played games in my head, pretending LeBron or Kobe or even Clyde and Hondo were covering me.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben

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