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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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

With a student population of just 150, Rio Hondo Prep faces its toughest challenge yet going for a 17th championship.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 26, 2025

In Division 5, Rio Hondo Prep is 13-0 and going for a third consecutive title against Redondo Union, which is making its first championship appearance sine 1944.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 23, 2025

He should be a top basketball player for Rio Hondo League favorite San Marino this season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 16, 2025

But nobody was cooler than Hondo and Clyde.

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

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