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whois - What does it mean?

Definition of 'whois'

Translingual

Alternative forms

* Whois * WHOIS

Noun

(head)
  • An Internet protocol for finding information about Internet servers and domains.
  • An Internet protocol for finding information about a currently-online IRC user.
  • Any computer program (client) used for accessing information via a whois protocol.
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