A Hoya can refer to different things depending on the context. Here are some possible meanings:
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Georgetown Hoyas: The Georgetown Hoyas is the name of the sports teams representing Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. The name "Hoyas" comes from the Greek word "hoia" or "hoya," meaning "what" or "such," and the Latin word "saxa," meaning "rocks." The cheer "Hoya Saxa!" was created by students who combined these words and it eventually evolved into "Hoyas" as the name for all Georgetown teams.
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Hoya plant: A Hoya plant is a type of houseplant characterized by its deep green, vining leaves and fragrant, star-shaped flowers that can be pink or scarlet.
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Hoya Saxa: "Hoya Saxa" is a cheer that originated at Georgetown University and is now synonymous with the universitys identity. It means "What Rocks!" and was created by students who wanted to cheer on the football team, which was nicknamed the "Stonewalls" due to their stalwart defense. The cheer combined the Greek word "hoya" for "what" and the Latin word "saxa" for "rocks".
In summary, a Hoya can refer to a sports team, a type of plant, or a cheer.
