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haarder(South Africa) Planiliza haematocheilus, the redlip mullet, a mugilid fish.habdabsAlternative form of abdabs.habenalOf or pertaining to a habenahabitanObsolete form of habitant.habitat(uncountable, biology) Conditions suitable for an organism or population of organisms to live.habitedsimple past and past participle of habithabitueAlternative spelling of habitué.habitus(zoology) Habitude; mode of life; bearing.habotaiA lightweight fabric resembling silk.habutaeAlternative form of habotai.habutaiAlternative form of habotai.hacheckRare spelling of háček.hachure(cartography, chiefly historical) A line on a map indicating the steepness of a slope.hackbot(computing) A bot (automated user) designed to hack into a system.hackbutObsolete form of arquebus.hackday(computing, informal) The day when a hackathon is held.hackdomThe realm or sphere of hacks, or inferior writers.hackeemArchaic form of hakim.hackersplural of hackerhackery(India) A two-wheeled oxcart used for transporting freight.hackily(computing) In a hacky way.hackingShort and interrupted, broken, jerky; hacky.hackishCharacteristic of hacks, or inferior writers.hacklabSynonym of hackerspace.hackledsimple past and past participle of hacklehacklerA worker who separated the coarse part of flax or hemp with a hackle; a flax-dresserhacklesplural of hacklehackletSynonym of haglet (“the bird”).hackmanThe driver of a hack (a carriage, cab, or taxi).hackmenplural of hackmanhackneyA carriage for hire or a cab.hacksawA saw, with a blade that is put under tension, for cutting metalhadarimplural of hederhadaway(Mackem and Geordie) Begone, be off, go away.hadboteAlternative form of hadbot.haddestObsolete form of hadst.haddockA saltwater fish, Melanogrammus aeglefinus, of the North Atlantic, important as a food fish.hadedahAlternative form of hadeda.hadeethAlternative form of hadith.hadithsplural of hadithhadrome(botany) The portion of the mestome that transports fluids.hadronsplural of hadronhadziid(zoology) Any member of the Hadziidae.haedine(rare, humorous) Resembling in form or exhibiting the behaviour typical of a kid (i.e., a juvenile goat); compare caprine, hircine.haegeum(music) A musical instrument (chordophone) with a hollow soundbox, two strings made from silk, and a rod-like neck, of traditional Korean origin.haemoidResembling blood.haemony(rare) A magical plant mentioned by John Milton, said to be good against enchantments.hafizesplural of hafizhafnate(inorganic chemistry) Any oxyanion of hafnium; any salt containing such an anion.hafnian(mineralogy) Containing hafnium.hafniumA chemical element (symbol Hf) with an atomic number of 72: a lustrous, silvery-grey tetravalent transition metal.haftaraAlternative form of Haftarah.haftingpresent participle and gerund of hafthagalah(Judaism) The process of putting eating utensils into boiling water to kasher them.hagborn(archaic) Born of a hag or witch.hagbushObsolete form of arquebus.hagbutsplural of hagbuthagdownAlternative form of hagdon.hagebutAlternative form of harquebus.hagfishAny of several primitive eellike fish, of the family Myxinidae, having a sucking mouth with rasping teeth, and sometimes used as food or for eelskin leather.haggardLooking exhausted, worried, or poor in conditionhaggart(Ireland, dated) A farmyard or small enclosed field; a vegetable patch or kitchen garden.haggessObsolete spelling of haggis.haggiesObsolete spelling of haggis.haggingpresent participle and gerund of haghaggissObsolete spelling of haggis.haggledsimple past and past participle of hagglehagglerA person who haggles.hagglesthird-person singular simple present indicative of hagglehagigahA sacrificial offering at one of the three pilgrimage festivals: Passover, Shavuot (Pentecost), and Sukkot (Tabernacles).haglikeResembling or characteristic of a hag; hideous, cronelike.hagrideTo harass or torment with dread or nightmares.hagrodesimple past of hagridehagseed(obsolete) The offspring of a hag.hagship(obsolete) The state or condition of a hag, an ugly woman.hagworm(UK, dialectal) A common snake, such as an adder or a viper.hahniid(zoology) Any member of the family Hahniidae of dwarf sheet spiders.hahnium(chemistry) (obsolete) A rejected name for dubnium.haidoukAlternative spelling of hajduk.haiduckAlternative spelling of hajduk.haiduksplural of haidukhailersplural of hailerhailingpresent participle and gerund of hailhaimuraThe American ray-finned fish Hoplias malabaricus.hainingpresent participle and gerund of hainhainite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing calcium, fluorine, iron, lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium, neodymium, samarium, manganese, oxygen, silicon, sodium, titanium, and zirconium.hainousObsolete spelling of heinous.hainted(US, dialect) Alternative form of haunted.hairbowA decorative bow worn in the hair.hairbunAlternative form of hair bun.haircapAny of various mosses of the family Polytrichaceae.haircutThe act of cutting of the hair, often done professionally by a barber, hair stylist, or beautician.hairdoo(rare, nonstandard) Alternative spelling of hairdo.hairdosplural of hairdohairfulCharacterised by fullness of hair; hairy.hairiercomparative form of hairy: more hairyhairilyin a hairy mannerhairingpresent participle and gerund of hairhairist(informal) One who discriminates against people based on their hairstyle or hair color.hairletA small or slender hair.hairnetA net designed to keep hair up and out of the way, e.g. while cooking.hairpinA pin or fastener for the hair.hajilijThe tree Balanites aegyptiaca, from which zachun is derived.hakafot(Judaism) A procession of people making circuit around something.hakapik(weaponry) A hunting implement, a long pole with a pick and hammer on the end, used by sealers to bludgeon seals and drag their carcasses to the sealing boat.hakeemsplural of hakeemhaketonAlternative form of aketon.hakureiA type of round, white turnip from Japan.halachaAlternative letter-case form of Halacha.halakahAlternative form of halakha.halakhaAlternative spelling of Halacha.halakicAlternative form of halachic.halalahAlternative form of halala.halalasplural of halalahalaqahAlternative form of halaqa.halavahAlternative spelling of halva.halawehAlternative form of halva.halberdA two-handed pole weapon, consisting of a long pole with an axe-like blade mounted on it (at a right angle like an axe, not on the tip like a spear), and (opposite the blade) typically a spike or hook.halbertAlternative form of halberd.halcyon(poetic) A kingfisher whose nesting by the sea was said, in classical mythology, to cause the Gods to restrain the wind and waves.halesiaAny of the genus Halesia of American shrubs with white flowers.halfbatRare spelling of half-bat.halfelyObsolete spelling of halfly.halffulAlternative form of half full.halfmerEither half of an approximately symmetrical polymer.halfsibAlternative spelling of half-sib.halfsieOne whose membership in a group is only through one parent or through a partial commitment.halfwayHalf of the way between two points.halfwit(informal) Someone lacking in intelligence.halibutA large flatfish of the genus Hippoglossus, which sometimes leaves the ocean floor and swims vertically.halicin(organic chemistry, pharmacology) The heterocycle 5-[(5-nitro-1,3-thiazol-2-yl)sulfanyl]-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-aminehalided(chemistry) Containing, or treated with, a halide.halidesplural of halidehalidom(obsolete) Holiness; sanctity; sacred honour.halimotAlternative form of hallmote.halitic(geology) Containing or pertaining to halite.halkaraAlternative form of harkara.hallage(law, obsolete) A fee or toll paid for selling goods in a hall.halleluSynonym of hallelujah.hallfulA quantity that fills a hall.hallier(obsolete) A kind of net for catching birds.hallite(in combination) One who resides in the specified hall, as in a college.hallmanA person in charge of a hall or corridor.halloasthird-person singular simple present indicative of halloahalloedsimple past and past participle of hallohallowsplural of hallowhallwayA corridor in a building that connects rooms.halmoniAn elderly Korean woman, typically a grandmother.halmote(historical) A court held by the lord of a manor within his hall.halocinAny of a group of bacteriocins produced by halophilic Archaea.halogen(chemistry) Any element of group 17, i.e. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, astatine and tennessine.haloingpresent participle and gerund of halohalones(biology, now rare) Alternating transparent/opaque white/yellow rings which encircle the blastoderm during the development of the egg of the hen and other birds.haloumiAlternative form of halloumi.haloxonAn anthelminthic drug.halpace(archaic, architecture) A haut-pas; a dais.halpensObsolete form of halfpence.halseny(dialectal, obsolete) Alternative form of halsen.halsterOne who draws a barge alongside a river using a rope.haltere(entomology) A small knobbed structure in some two-winged insects, one of a pair that are flapped rapidly and function as accelerometers to maintain stability in flight.haltersplural of halterhaltingProne to pauses or breaks; hesitant; broken.halukka(Judaism, historical) An organized collection and distribution of charity funds for Jewish residents of the Land of Israel.halurgyThe act or practice of working with salt.halutza(Judaism) A female halutz.halvahsplural of halvahhalvansAn impure or dirty ore.halversplural of halverhalvingpresent participle and gerund of halvehalyard(nautical) A rope used to raise or lower a sail, flag, spar or yard.halyconMisspelling of halcyon.halysin(biochemistry) A particular disintegrin.hamachiJapanese amberjack, Pacific yellowtail (Seriola quinqueradiata).hamatedHooked, or with hookshamatesplural of hamatehamatiaAlternative spelling of hamartia.hamatsaA member of a Kwakwaka'wakw secret society that performs dances.hamatumThe hamate bone.hamboneThe bone at the center of a hamhamburgA Hamburg steakhamelia(botany) Any plant of the genus Hamelia.hamfest(informal) An event where amateur radio operators can meet up and trade equipment.hamhockAlternative form of ham hock.hamitesplural of hamitehamletsplural of hamlethamlikeResembling or characteristic of a ham.hammadaAlternative spelling of hamada.hammalsplural of hammalhammersplural of hammerhammilyin a hammy mannerhammingpresent participle and gerund of hamhammockA swinging couch or bed, usually made of netting or canvas about six feet (1.8 meters) wide, suspended by clews or cords at the ends.hamotzi(Judaism) A brief prayer recited before consuming bread.hampersplural of hamperhamsterAny of various Old World rodent species belonging to the subfamily Cricetinae.hamularHooked; hooklike; hamate.hamulus(botany, anatomy) A hook, or hook-like process.hamycin(pharmacology) A polyene antimycotic organic compound with antifungal properties.hanaperA kind of basket, usually of wickerwork, and adapted for the packing and carrying of articles; a hamperhandaxeAlternative form of hand axe.handbag(now rare) A small bag carried in the hand, used either when travelling or to carry tools for a specific job.handbra(colloquial) The act of covering the nipples and areolae with the hands, sometimes used for modesty in photographic poses.handcarA light railroad car propelled by a hand-operated pumping mechanismhandegg(slang, countable, humorous) The ball used to play such a game.handersplural of handerhandfedOf an animal or machine, fed by hand.handfulThe amount that a hand will grasp or contain.handgag(transitive) To silence (a person) by placing one's hand over their mouth.handgunA small gun with a relatively short barrel, designed to be held and operated with a single hand.handiercomparative form of handy: more handyhandily(chiefly US) In a handy manner; skillfully; conveniently.handingpresent participle and gerund of handhandish(nonstandard) Of or relating to the hand; handly.handism(rare) prejudice or bias based on whether a person is left-handed or right-handedhandjarA Turkish dagger.handjobAlternative spelling of hand job.handledsimple past and past participle of handlehandler(literally) One who handles something (especially manually) or someone.handlesplural of handlehandman(printing) One who assembles printing type by hand.handoffAlternative form of hand-off.handoutAn act of handing out something.handpieAlternative form of hand pie.handrubAlternative form of hand rub.handsawA saw small enough to be used by one hand.handselA gift given at New Year, or at the start of some enterprise or new situation, meant to ensure good luck.handsetThe part of a landline telephone containing both receiver and transmitter (and sometimes dial), held in the hand.hangarsplural of hangarhangdogA base, degraded person.hangersplural of hangerhangeulAlternative form of hangul.hangingpresent participle and gerund of hanghangiriA round, flat-bottomed wooden tub or barrel used to hold rice while it is dressed and cooled for sushi.hangman(countable) An executioner responsible for hanging criminals.hangmenplural of hangmanhangoutA place for hanging out; an informal meeting-place.hangtagA small information tag attached to clothing or an article of merchandise.hangupsplural of hanguphanimalPronunciation spelling of animal, representing a hypercorrection in English.hankersthird-person singular simple present indicative of hankerhankiesplural of hankyhanshaw(UK, archaic) A heronsew.hansomsplural of hansomhansterAlternative form of hanaster.hanumanAn entellus (Semnopithecus entellus, syn. Presbytis entellus)hapkidoAn eclectic Korean martial art founded by Choi Young-sul, a student of Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu.haplessEspecially of a person, unfortunate.haplogy(usually humorous) Synonym of haplology.haploidA cell which is haploid.haplome(genetics) A haplotype contighaplont(biology) Any haplontic organism; any organism whose zygotes undergo zygotic meiosis (meiosis immediately after the fusion of cell nuclei).happensthird-person singular simple present indicative of happenhappiercomparative form of happy: more happyhappify(transitive, intransitive) To make happy.happilyIn a happy or cheerful manner; with happiness.happingpresent participle and gerund of haphaptene(immunology) Alternative form of hapten.haptensplural of haptenhaptics(medicine) The study of the sense of touch.harakat(linguistics) Diacritics marking short vowels in Arabic script.harborsthird-person singular simple present indicative of harborharbour(Commonwealth spelling) Standard spelling of harbor.hardassAlternative spelling of hard-ass.hardbagA melodic genre of electronic dance music of the mid-1990s, usually with female vocals.hardbopAlternative form of hard bop.hardensthird-person singular simple present indicative of hardenhardersplural of harderhardestsuperlative form of hard: most hard. Most rigid or most difficult.hardhat(nonstandard, or attributive) Alternative spelling of hard hat.hardiercomparative form of hardy: more hardyhardiesplural of hardyhardilyIn a hardy manner.hardish(colloquial) Quite hard; somewhat hard.hardman(Australia, rugby) A rugby playerhardockObsolete form of hordock.hardonsplural of hardonhardpadcanine distemperhardpanA distinct layer of soil that is largely impervious to water.hardsetAlternative form of hard-set.hardsub(computing) To transcribe or overlay hardsubs (onto a video).hardtekSynonym of freetekno (“music genre”).hardtop(British) The removable rigid roof of a convertible or sports car.hardway(craps, chiefly attributive) A bet that is won only if the desired total is rolled as a pair of two of the same value, e.g. 6 from 3 and 3 rather than 4 and 2.hardwonAlternative form of hard-won.harelip(teratology) A congenital malformation of the upper lip, reminiscent of the mouth of a hare.haremic(zoology) Living in harems, with one male herding or controlling many females.harfang(obsolete) snowy owlharicotSynonym of common bean.harissaA North African spice mix, containing chillis, garlic and salt, used as both a condiment and an ingredient.harkara(India, historical) A runner who carried mail; a messenger or courier.harkensthird-person singular simple present indicative of harkenharkingpresent participle and gerund of harkharlingpresent participle and gerund of harlharlotsplural of harlotharmala(uncountable) Alternative form of harmal.harmane(organic chemistry) An alkaloid related to harmine.harmans(obsolete, thieves' cant, plural only) The stocks (instrument of punishment)harmfulCausing or likely to cause harm or damage; injurious.harmikaThe stone balustrade surrounding the upper portion of a stupa.harmine(organic chemistry) A fluorescent harmala alkaloid belonging to the carboline family of compounds, found in harmal and certain other plants.harmingpresent participle and gerund of harmharmonyAgreement or accord.harmost(Ancient Greece) A governor or ruler appointed by the Spartans in the cities they subjugated.harnass(rare, archaic) Alternative spelling of harness.harness(countable) A collection of wires or cables bundled and routed according to their function: a wiring harness.harnizoA person of approximately two-thirds European and one-third Amerindian descent.harnpan(now archaic, dialectal or rare) The brainpan; the skull.harosetAlternative form of haroseth.harpago(historical) Synonym of corvus (“grappling hook in Ancient Roman naval warfare”).harpersplural of harperharpiesplural of harpyharping(nautical) singular of harpingsharpistSomeone who plays a harp, especially a pedal harp.harpoonA spearlike weapon with a barbed head used in hunting whales and large fish.harrage(obsolete) To harass; to plunder from.harrassObsolete spelling of harass, now a common misspelling.harriedStressed, rushed, panicked, overly busy or preoccupied.harrierOne who harries.harriesthird-person singular simple present indicative of harryharrowsplural of harrowharshen(transitive) To make, or to become harsh; render hard and rough.harshercomparative form of harsh: more harshharshlyIn a harsh manner; severely.harsletAlternative spelling of haslet.hartelyObsolete form of heartily.hartite(mineralogy) A fossil resin (chemically, a mixture of diterpene hydrocarbons) resembling amberhartleyA unit of information (symbol Hart) representing the information content of an event if the probability of that event occurring is 1/10. It is therefore equal to the information contained in one decimal digithartreeThe atomic unit of energy, defined as 2R_∞hc, where R_∞ is the Rydberg constant, h is the Planck constant and c is the speed of light. It equals 4.35974 attojoules.harumphAn expression of disdain, disbelief, protest, refusal or dismissal.harurwaA commonly eaten species of stink bug, Encosternum delegorguei, found in southern Africa.harvest(agriculture) The process of gathering the ripened crop; harvesting.hasanat(Islam) Credit for good deeds, which Allah weighs up against one's bad deeds at the final judgement after death.hasbara(sometimes derogatory) Public relations efforts or propaganda to defend abroad the point of view and policies of the State of Israel.hasbeenAlternative form of has-beenhasbian(LGBTQ, slang, derogatory, sometimes offensive) A woman who formerly identified as lesbian but now identifies as heterosexual or bisexual.hashbit(computing) A binary hash codehashing(computing) The computation of a hash value.hashishThe leaves and tender parts of the Indian hemp plant (which are intoxicating), which are dried for either chewing or smoking.hashiya(Islam) A gloss or supplementary note.hashkey(computing, rare) The key used to locate a value in a hash table or equivalent data structure.hashmapAlternative spelling of hash map.hashtag(Internet) A metadata tag, signaled by a preceding hash sign (#), used to label content.hasletsplural of haslethassiumAn artificially-produced transuranic chemical element (symbol Hs) with atomic number 108.hassledsimple past and past participle of hasslehasslerOne who hassles.hasslesplural of hasslehassockA dense clump of grass or vegetation; a tussock.hastateOf or pertaining to a spear.hastely(obsolete) Hastily.hastensthird-person singular simple present indicative of hastenhastiercomparative form of hasty: more hastyhastilyIn a hasty manner; quickly or hurriedly.hastingsingular of hastingshastish(obsolete, rare) hasty; impetuoushastite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing cobalt and selenium.hatableCapable of, suitable for, or deserving being hated; detestable.hatbandA band fastened around a hat.hatbrimThe brim of a hat.hatchedsimple past and past participle of hatchhatchekRare spelling of háček.hatchelA comb used to separate flax fibers.hatcherOne who hatches, such as a chicken farmer.hatchesplural of hatchhatchetA small, light axe with a short handle; a tomahawk.hatchie(fantasy, fandom slang, endearing) A dragon that has just emerged from its shell; a baby/young dragon; a hatchling.hatedlyIn a hated or contemptuous manner; with hatred; contemptuously.hatedom(fandom slang) The anti-fans of a television show, movie, book, fictional character, etc., taken as a group.hatefic(fandom slang) Fan fiction written to mock or otherwise express dislike of a character, author, television show, etc.hatefulEvoking a feeling of hatred.hatesexAlternative form of hate-sex.hatfish(colloquial) Synonym of halibut.hatlessNot possessing, or not wearing, a hat.hatlikeResembling a hat.hatnote(wiki jargon) A short note placed at the top of an article, normally to provide links to other similarly named articles or disambiguation pages.hatrack(US) Alternative spelling of hat rack.hatrailA horizontal wall-mounted rail from which hats may be hung.hatredsplural of hatredhatriot(US, slang, derogatory) A reactionary political conservative who criticizes liberal or progressive stances as unpatriotic.hattersplural of hatterhatting(uncountable) The manufacture of hats.hattock(Scotland, archaic) A small hat.hattreeAlternative form of hat tree (“hatstand”).hauberk(less common) A similar shirt of scale armour, plate, leather, or other armor material.haughtyConveying in demeanour the assumption of superiority; disdainful, supercilious.haulageThe act of hauling.haulersplural of haulerhaulierA person or company engaged in the haulage of goods.haulingpresent participle and gerund of haulhauloutA site, on land or ice, visited by pinnipeds when they temporarily leave the water between periods of foraging.haunchyWith a pronounced motion of the haunch.hauntedOf a location, frequented by a ghost or ghosts.haunteeOne who is haunted by a spirit.haunterOne who haunts.haustraplural of haustrumhautboy(music) A reed stop on an organ giving a similar sound.hautest(nonstandard) Highest or best.hauteurHaughtiness or arrogance; loftiness.hautpasAlternative form of haut-pas.havableThat can be had, possessed.havartiAlternative letter-case form of Havarti.haveage(archaic) Lineage; family background.haveing(archaic) present participle and gerund of havehavelisplural of havelihavener(obsolete or historical) A harbormaster.haveourAlternative form of haviour.haveredsimple past and past participle of haverhaverelA foolish person.haviour(obsolete) Demeanour, behaviour, comportment.havrutaAlternative form of chavrusa.hawallaAlternative form of hawala.hawberkAlternative form of hauberk.hawbuck(obsolete) A vulgar, ignorant country fellow.hawkbitAny dandelion-like flower of the genera Leontodon, Scorzoneroides, and others in subtribe Hypochaeridinae, in the family Asteraceae.hawkersplural of hawkerhawkeryA place where hawks used for hunting are kept.hawkeyeAlternative spelling of hawk-eye.hawkingpresent participle and gerund of hawkhawkishResembling a hawk in appearance or behaviour.hawkismHawkish foreign policyhawkistA hawk, someone who espouses hawkish politics, especially a hawkish foreign policy.hawkletSynonym of hawkling.hawknutSynonym of kippernut.hawsersplural of hawserhaybandA crude rope made from hay.haybarnA barn where hay is stored.haybirdThe European spotted flycatcher (Muscicapa striata).haybote(UK, law, historical, obsolete) An allowance of wood to a tenant for repairing hedges or fences.haycartA cart for transporting hay.haycockA small conical pile of hay, or a heap of hay thrown up in a hayfield while the hay is being cured or awaiting relocation to a haystack or barn.hayduckAlternative spelling of hajduk.hayforkA tool used for moving hay; a pitchfork.hayheadA type of harvester head used to reap hay.haylage(agriculture) A type of silage with a high dry-matter content, made from the same grasses or legumes from which hay is made (such as alfalfa, timothy, and others) but not dried as much as hay nor as little as direct-chop/green-chop silage (before being ensiled).haylandGrassland whose grass is cut for hay.hayliftAn airlift in which hay is dropped for stranded cattle.haylikeResembling or characteristic of hay.hayloftThe upper storey of a barn used for storing hay.haymowsplural of haymowhaypileA pile of hay, typically being dried to make thatchhayrackA freestanding vertical drying-rack for animal fodder.hayrakeA rake for collecting hayhayride(US) A recreational ride in a vehicle full of hay.hayseed(countable, uncountable) Seeds from grass that has become hay.hayshedA shed or barn used to store hay.haytimeThe season in which hay is cut.haywainObsolete spelling of hay wain (“haywagon”).hayward(historical) One whose occupation involved overseeing the sowing and harvesting of crops as well as protecting the crops from stray people or animals.haywireWire used to bind bales of hay.hazanimplural of hazanhazardsplural of hazardhazellyOf the light brown colour of the hazelnut.haziestsuperlative form of hazy: most hazyhazmatsplural of hazmatheadachObsolete form of headache.headageThe number of stock animals on a farm (for example, how many head of cattle).headakeObsolete spelling of headache.headbin(Ulster) An unstable or eccentric person.headboxSynonym of headrail.headcamA head-mounted camera.headcapA cap worn on the headheadcutAn erosional feature of some intermittent and perennial streams with an abrupt vertical drop (knickpoint) in the stream bed.headendA cable TV control center, at which terrestrial and satellite signals are received, monitored and injected into the cable network.headersplural of headerheadfit(British slang, West Country, Bristol) A sudden fit of temper; a tantrum.headfulAn amount of information, emotion, etc. present in the mind.headiercomparative form of heady: more headyheadiesplural of headieheadilyIn a heady manner.headingpresent participle and gerund of headheadish(UK dialectal) Headstrong.headlapThe length of overlap between overlapping roof tilesheadlitlit by headlightsheadman(informal, rare, chiefly India) headmasterheadmenplural of headmanheadpadA cushioned pad for the head.headpan(anatomy, obsolete) The skull or neurocranium.headpatA pat on the head, typically as a sign of affection.headpin(ten-pin bowling) The kingpin.headragAlternative form of head rag.headrigA strip of land at the edge of a ploughed field temporarily left unploughed to allow the plough to turnheadsetA pair of headphones or earphones, or a singular headphone or earphone, typically with an attached microphone.headshyAlternative form of head shy.headwayA movement ahead or forward.healallAlternative form of heal-all.healand(obsolete) One who heals or saves; a saviour.healendAlternative form of healand.healersplural of healerhealfulTending or serving to heal; health-promoting; healing.healingThe process where the cells in the body regenerate and repair themselves.healtheObsolete spelling of health.healthyEnjoying good health; free from disease or disorder.heapfulEnough to form a heap; a large number or amount of something.heapilyIn a heapy manner.heapingpresent participle and gerund of heaphearersplural of hearerhearingAble to hear, as opposed to deaf.hearken(transitive, archaic except poetic) To hear (something) with attention; to have regard to (something).hearsal(obsolete) An act of recounting something; a narrative, a recital, a rehearsal.hearsayInformation that was heard by one person about another that cannot be adequately substantiated.hearsedsimple past and past participle of hearsehearsesplural of hearseheartedsimple past and past participle of hearthearten(transitive) To give heart to; to encourage, urge on, cheer, give confidence to.hearthsplural of hearthheartly(rare) Full of heart; cordial; from the heart; heartyheatersplural of heaterheathenNot adhering to an Abrahamic religion; pagan.heatherAn evergreen plant, Calluna vulgaris, with spiky leaves and small purple, pink, or white flowers.heatingA system that raises the temperature of a room or building. Compare heater.heatmap(transitive) To create a heat map of.heauiedObsolete spelling of heavied.heaumer(obsolete) A maker of helmets.heaveno(rare, chiefly humorous) Hello!heavens(often with 'the') The distant sky of the sun, moon, and stars.heaversplural of heaverheaviercomparative form of heavy: more heavyheaviesplural of heavyheavilyWith a great weight.heavingpresent participle and gerund of heavehebenon(now rare) A plant or flower used in Elizabethan times to make a poison (compare with John Gower's hebenus).hebeticOf or related to youth or to puberty.heckingpresent participle and gerund of heckheckledsimple past and past participle of hecklehecklerOne who heckles; somebody who insults, makes fun of, or teases.hecklesthird-person singular simple present indicative of heckleheckovaAlternative form of heckuva.heckuva(colloquial) Heck of a; extreme.hectane(organic chemistry) Any of very many isomeric forms of the saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon C₁₀₀H₂₀₂hectareA unit of surface area (symbol ㏊) equal to 100 ares (that is, 10,000 square metres, one hundredth of a square kilometre, or approximately 2.5 acres), used for measuring the areas of geographical features such as land and bodies of water.hectickObsolete form of hectic.hectoid(medicine, obsolete, rare) Resembling a hectic fever.hectour(rare) Obsolete spelling of hector.heddled(of a loom, usually in combination) That uses heddles.heddler(weaving) A maker of heddles.heddlesplural of heddlehederalOf, relating to, or composed of ivy.hedericOnly used in hederic acidhederin(organic chemistry) Any of a class of triterpenoid saponin found in the seeds of Nigella sativahedgingpresent participle and gerund of hedgehedonalpentan-2-yl carbamate, used as a mild hypnotichedonicOf or relating to pleasurehedylid(zoology) Any of the family of Hedylidae, the American moth-butterflies.heebiesSynonym of heebie-jeebies.heedily(obsolete) Heedfully; attentively.heedingpresent participle and gerund of heedheehawsplural of heehawheelersplural of heelerheeliesTrainers with one or more wheels fitted to the heel, allowing the wearer to walk normally then skate by shifting the weight to the rear.heelingpresent participle and gerund of heelheelish(professional wrestling) Exhibiting the characteristics of a heel.heeltapA piece or wedge that raises the heel of a shoe.heftiercomparative form of hefty: more heftyheftilyIn a hefty manner; heavily.heftingpresent participle and gerund of hefthegemonA dominating leader or force, especially that which dominates a separate political entity; a hegemonist.hegirasplural of hegirahegumen(Christianity) The head of a monastery of the Eastern Orthodox Church or Eastern Catholic Churches.heiduckAlternative spelling of hajduk.heifersplural of heiferheighth(obsolete outside US dialects, now proscribed) Alternative form of height.heightsplural of heightheimishAlternative spelling of haimish.heiniesplural of heinieheinousTotally reprehensible.heirdomAn inheritance or succession.heiressA woman who has a right of inheritance or who stands to inherit.heirmosAlternative form of irmos.heistedsimple past and past participle of heistheister(rare) A thief or burglar.heitikiAlternative form of hei-tiki.hejirasplural of hejirahektareDated form of hectare.hekteus(historical) An Ancient Greek unit of volume, one sixth of a medimnos.helcoidOf or pertaining to an ulcer; ulcerous.heliair(underwater diving) A mixture of helium, nitrogen and oxygen, used as a breathing gas instead of normal air.heliast(historical, Ancient Greece, law) A judge in the supreme court of ancient Athens.helibusA large, passenger-carrying helicopter.helicab(science fiction) A helicopter used as a taxicab.helicalIn the shape of a helix.helicamA helicopter-mounted video camerahelicesplural of helixhelicid(zoology) Any snail of the family Helicidae.helicin(organic chemistry) A glucoside obtained by partial oxidation of salicin from willows of species Salix purpurea (syn. Salix helix). It is a O-glucoside of salicylaldehydehelicon(music) A large tuba whose coils fit around the player's shoulders.helijet(science fiction) A flying vehicle resembling a helicopter and/or a jet.helimanA traditional shield used by Australian Aboriginals.helipad(aviation) A small landing area for helicopters.heliskiAlternative spelling of heli-ski.heliumsplural of heliumhelixesplural of helixhellbanSynonym of shadowban.hellbox(printing, historical) A receptacle where cast metal sorts were thrown after printing.helldogSynonym of hellhound (“demonic dog”).hellier(obsolete) One who heles or covers; hence, a tiler, slater, or thatcher.hellify(transitive) to make hellishhellingpresent participle and gerund of hellhellionAn unruly, rowdy or mischievous person, especially a child.hellishinfernal, related or similar to hell.hellman(surfing, slang) A daredevil.helloesplural of hellohellovaAlternative form of helluva.helluva(colloquial) (A) hell of a; extreme.helmage(archaic) guidance; direction; helminghelmeth(archaic) third-person singular simple present indicative of helmhelmetsplural of helmethelmingpresent participle and gerund of helmhelmletA helmet that covers the face; a small helm.helotid(zoology) Any member of the family Helotidae of beetles.helotry(Ancient Greece) Collectively, the helots (slaves or bondsmen).helpersplural of helperhelpfulFurnishing help; giving aid; useful.helpingThe act of giving aid or assistance (to).helvine(mineralogy) Helvite.helvite(mineralogy) A yellowish mineral consisting chiefly of silica, beryllium, manganese, iron, and sulfur. Its chemical formula is Mn₄Be₃(SiO₄)₃S.hemalum(cytology) a mixture of hematoxylin and alum that is used to stain cell nucleihematicOf, pertaining to, affecting or containing bloodhematidAlternative form of haematid.hematin(biochemistry) Hemoglobin with iron in ferric state.hemeralDaily; circadian; cyclical, with a period of 24 hourshemiola(music) The articulation of two bars in triple time as if they were three bars in duple time.hemioneEquus hemionus, the onager or kiang, a kind of wild ass of Tibet.hemippeThe Syrian wild ass (Equus hemionus hemippus).hemirayEither half of the ray of a fish's finhemlineThe line formed by the bottom edge of a skirt, dress, or coat; hem.hemlockAny of the poisonous umbelliferous plants, of the generahemmersplural of hemmerhemmingpresent participle and gerund of hemhemocelAlternative spelling of haemocoel.hemolin(biochemistry) An immunoglobulin present in moths and butterflieshempishSimilar to or characteristic of hemphemrodsObsolete spelling of haemorrhoids.hemroidMisspelling of hemorrhoid.henagonA polygon having one edge and one angle.henbaneAny other plant of the genus Hyoscyamus.hencoopA coop where hens are kept.hencote(regional) henhousehendigoA combination of henna and indigo, used as a hair dye.henfest(informal) A rowdy party for women.henfishAny of species Brama brama of marine fish (black seabream, Atlantic pomfret) .henhoodThe state or condition of a henhenicid(zoology) Any king cricket or weta in the family Henicidae.henlikeResembling or characteristic of a hen.hennaedDyed with henna.hennery(rare) A place where domestic fowl, such as chickens, are reared; a poultry farm.henniesplural of hennyhenningpresent participle and gerund of henhenoticOf or pertaining to the production of peace and harmony; unifyinghenpeck(Of a hen) to peck or peck at another bird.henriesplural of henryhentingpresent participle and gerund of henthenwareA seaweed, badderlocks.henwifeA woman in charge of domestic fowl; sometimes used contemptuously about men.henxmanObsolete form of henchman.henyardA yard or similar area where hens run free.heorshe(nonstandard, uncommon, Internet) Alternative form of he or she: they (singular); used as a gender-neutral reference to the third person singular.heparan(biochemistry) A biologically active polysaccharide that exists only as the sulfateheparin(biochemistry, pharmacology) A compound occurring in the liver and other tissues which inhibits blood coagulation. A sulfur-containing polysaccharide, it is used as an anticoagulant in the treatment of thrombosis.hepaticOf or relating to the liver.hepatin(dated) Synonym of glycogen.hepcatsplural of hepcatheplockAlternative form of hep-lock.hepnessThe quality of being hep.heppestsuperlative form of hep: most hephepsterDated form of hipster (“follower of the latest trends, fashions, styles, such as jazz and Bohemian culture at the time of usage”).heptadeA sum or group of seven.heptane(organic chemistry) Any of the nine isomers of the saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon C₇H₁₆, obtained from petroleum, especially n-heptane (CH₃(CH₂)₅CH₃)heptene(organic chemistry) Any of many isomers of the alkene having seven carbon atoms and one double bond; a mixture of such isomers used in lubricants etcheptineAlternative spelling of heptyne.heptodeA compound thermionic valve containing a triode and tetrode; was used in superheterodyne radio receivers.heptoic(chemistry) Formally derived from heptane or from heptoic acid.heptomaMisspelling of hepatoma.heptone(organic chemistry) A liquid hydrocarbon, C₇H₁₀, of the valylene series.heptose(organic chemistry) A sugar or saccharide containing seven carbon atoms.heptyne(organic chemistry) Any alkyne with one triple bond and the molecular formula C₇H₁₂.heraldsplural of heraldheraldyAlternative form of heraldry.herbageHerbs collectively.herballObsolete form of herbal.herbalsplural of herbalherbaryA garden of herbs; a cottage garden.herbert(slang, punk subculture) A working-class youth, especially male.herbiercomparative form of herby: more herbyherbilyIn a herby manner.herbist(archaic) A herbalist.herboodAlternative form of herbad (“Zoroastrian priest”).herboseHaving an abundance of herbage; full of herbs.herbousOf or relating to herbs; herbaceousherdboyA boy who herds animals.herdersplural of herderherdessA shepherdess; a female herder.herdfulThe amount that constitutes a herd.herdingpresent participle and gerund of herdherdman(obsolete) Someone who herds animals; a herdsman.heredoc(programming) A here document.herefor(obsolete outside Scotland) For this: instead or in consideration of this, with a view to this.hereish(colloquial) Near here, near this place.heremit(obsolete) A hermit; an eremite.hereout(archaic) Out of this.heresayMisspelling of hearsay.hereticSomeone whose beliefs are contrary to the fundamental tenets of a religion they claim to belong to.heretog(historical) The leader or commander of an army in Saxon times.heretorAlternative form of heritor.heriotsplural of heriotheritorA person who inherits; an heir or heiress.herkaraAlternative form of harkara.herling(archaic, Scotland) The young of the sea trout or similar trout, once thought to be a separate species.hermiesplural of hermiehermitsplural of hermithernaniA thin silk or woollen material for women's dresses.herness(philosophy) the state or quality of being a specified female personherniaeplural of herniahernialOf or relating to a hernia.herniasplural of herniaherodomThe world or sphere of heroes; heroes collectivelyheroess(obsolete) A heroine; a female hero.heroickObsolete form of heroic.heroicsThe actions of a hero.heroifyTo raise someone to the status of a hero by overlooking the person's flaws.heroiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of heroize.heroismThe qualities characteristic of a hero, such as courage, bravery, fortitude, selflessness, etc.; the display of such qualities.heroize(transitive) To make someone into a hero.heroner(historical) A hawk used in hunting herons.heronryA breeding woodland for herons; a heron rookery.herriesthird-person singular simple present indicative of herryherringA type of small, oily fish of the genus Clupea, often used as food.hersageThe dragging of a harrow over a field.herself(reflexive pronoun) Her; the female object of a verb or preposition that also appears as the subject.hership(archaic) Pillaging, devastation, plunder.herxingpresent participle and gerund of herx (“to experience Jarisch–Herxheimer reaction”)hessian(chiefly British) A strong, coarse fabric made from hemp or jute, often used for making sacks.hessiteA mineral form of disilver telluride.hestern(obsolete) Synonym of hesternal.hetairaAlternative form of hetaera.hetaryl(organic chemistry) Synonym of heteroaryl.hetchelAlternative form of hatchel.heteric(linguistics, obsolete) Involving idiosyncratic rules of spelling, rather than phonetic spelling.heterosplural of heterohetmansplural of hetmanhetsmut(fandom slang) Sexually explicit fan fiction involving opposite-sex characters.heurismKnowledge derived from empirical study and practical adoption of experience.hevenlyObsolete form of heavenly.hewableCapable of being hewn.hewhole(UK, dialect, archaic) The European green woodpecker.hexacid(chemistry) Having six atoms or radicals capable of being replaced by acids; hexatomic; hexavalent.hexacleA circumscribed hexagram.hexadic(rare) Pertaining to a hexad; hexagonal.hexaene(organic chemistry) Any alkene having six double bondshexagon(geometry) A polygon with six sides and six angles.hexahexA polyhex composed of six hexagonshexamapA map (typically a heatmap) composed of coloured hexagonshexamerAn oligomer having six subunits.hexanal(organic chemistry) Any saturated aliphatic aldehyde having six carbon atoms, but especially n-hexanalhexanesplural of hexanehexanol(organic chemistry) Any of many isomers of the saturated aliphatic alcohol having six carbon atomshexaose(biochemistry) Alternative form of hexose.hexaoxo(chemistry, in combination) A chemical compound with six oxygen atoms with double bonds.hexaplaA text presented in six parallel versions, especially (historical) the version of the Old Testament presented in such a fashion by Origen.hexapleSynonym of hexapla.hexapodAny organism, being or robot with six legs.hexarchThe ruler of one of the parts of a hexarchy.hexatic(chemistry, physics) Describing several forms of liquid crystal that have in-plane short-range positional molecular order, weakly coupled two-dimensional layers and long-range bond orientational molecular orderhexaxonA spicule, of a sponge, having six axes.hexeditAlternative form of hex edit.hexenal(organic chemistry) Any of several isomeric unsaturated aliphatic aldehydes having six carbon atoms and one double bondhexenol(organic chemistry) Any aliphatic alcohol that has six carbon atoms and one double bondhexenyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A radical derived from a hexene.heximal(nonstandard, rare, of a positional numeral system) Using base sixteen; hexadecimal.hexitol(organic chemistry) Any polyol derived from a hexosehexogenThe explosive RDX.hexosan(biochemistry) Any polysaccharide composed of hexoses.hexosesplural of hexosehexosyl(biochemistry, especially in combination) A univalent radical derived from a hexosehextreeA treelike data structure each of whose nodes has up to sixteen children. It can be used to partition a four-dimensional space by recursively subdividing it.hexylic(organic chemistry) Derived from a hexanehexynyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A radical derived from a hexyne.heyduckAlternative spelling of hajduk.heydukeAlternative spelling of hajduk.heymishAlternative spelling of haimish.hiation(obsolete) The act of gaping; a wide open mouth.hibachiA portable brazier, powered by charcoal, used for cooking.hiccoryArchaic spelling of hickory.hiccupsplural of hiccuphiccupyCharacterised by hiccups.hickery(dated outside dialects, now nonstandard) Alternative spelling of hickory.hickeysplural of hickeyhickiesplural of hickyhickishResembling or characteristic of a hick, or unsophisticated rural person.hickory(uncountable) The wood of these trees.hickwayAlternative form of hickwall.hicoteeAlternative form of hicatee.hidableAlternative form of hideable.hidalgaA female hidalgo.hidalgoA member of the Spanish nobility, especially one without a title.hideman(historical) A freeman owning land or a share in land.hideola(slang) Hideous, ugly.hideousExtremely or shockingly ugly.hideoutA place to hide.hidgeot(slang, obsolete) An idiot.hidingsplural of hidinghidness(UK dialectal Scotland) Secrecy; hiddenness.higashi(sumo) The (more prestigious) right-hand side of the banzuke.higgledsimple past and past participle of higglehigglerA person who haggles or negotiates for lower prices.higglesthird-person singular simple present indicative of higglehiggson(physics) Alternative form of Higgson.highbie(online gaming) A high-level character in an MMORPG.highboyA tall chest of drawers that is raised up on high legs.highcutOf clothing: having a high cut.highdayA feast day, holiday, or festival; a time of pleasure.highendAlternative form of high-end.highestsuperlative form of high: most highhighishSomewhat high.highkeyAlternative form of high-key.highlegBeing a style of briefs with narrow sides that sit high on the wearer's waist.highlowAn article of men's footwear, typically made of leather, lower in height than a boot, rising just above the ankle, with laces in the front.highmanA man of rank, especially a high rank; a superior.highrun(billiards, snooker) A series of successful shots that is lengthy for the player's level of skillhighsetOf a house: built on high stumps.hightopAlternative form of high-top.hightum(obsolete, slang) The most formal level of attirehighwayA main public road, especially a multi-lane, high-speed thoroughfare.higueroA calabash tree.higumenAlternative form of hegumen.hijabedWearing a hijab.hijaber(Indonesia) One who wears a hijab.hijacksplural of hijackhijeousPronunciation spelling of hideous.hijinksAlternative spelling of high jinks.hijinxs(nonstandard, uncommon) Alternative spelling of hijinks.hikableAlternative form of hikeable.hikkake(sumo) A kimarite in which the attacker grabs his opponent's arm with both hands and pulls him past him while moving backwards and to the side.hildingA wretch, a contemptible person.hilightMisspelling of highlight.hillersplural of hillerhilliercomparative form of hilly: more hillyhilling(horticulture) The act or process of heaping up earth around plants.hillishhill-like or rather hillyhillite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, magnesium, oxygen, phosphorus, sodium, and zinc.hillmanA native or inhabitant of hilly or mountainous country; a tribesman who lives in the mountains.hilltopThe peak or crest of a hill.himatiaplural of himationhimness(philosophy) the state or quality of being a specified male personhimself(reflexive pronoun) Him; the male object of a verb or preposition that also appears as the subjecthindersthird-person singular simple present indicative of hinderhindfinEither of the posterior (rear) pair of fins of an ichthyosaurhindgut(biology, anatomy, embryology) The caudal part of the alimentary canal of an embryo, including the colon and the rectum, in humans and some other animals.hindlegAlternative spelling of hind leg.hinformPronunciation spelling of inform.hingingpresent participle and gerund of hingehinniedsimple past and past participle of hinnyhinniesplural of hinnyhintend(Geordie) The posterior of a person or object.hintingThe act of giving a hint or suggestion.hipballAn ancient Mesoamerican ball game where the ball was kept in play by striking it with the hip.hipbone(anatomy) Alternative spelling of hip bone.hiplifeA Ghanaian style of music that fuses highlife and hip-hop.hiplikeResembling or characteristic of a hip (joint of the body).hipline(textiles) The line of a garment around the hips.hipnessThe characteristic of being hip; coolness; trendiness.hippestsuperlative form of hip: most hiphippeus(historical) A member of the Ancient Greek cavalry; a man who owned a warhorse.hippiesplural of hippiehippingpresent participle and gerund of hiphippinsplural of hippinhippishAlternative form of hyppish.hippity(informal) Unevenly; by hopping.hippoidOf, or pertaining to, horses.hipshotHaving a dislocated hip.hipsterA person who is keenly interested in the latest trends or fashions.hiptard(slang, derogatory, offensive, vulgar) A pretentious or foolish hipster.hipwortA fleshy, edible plant in the stonecrop family (Umbilicus rupestris).hirableAble to be hired.hircaraAlternative form of harkara.hircine(book word, not comparable) Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of goats.hircose(archaic, rare) Of, or pertaining to goats; hircinehirdman(historical) A member of a Norwegian hird, or royal household.hireageThe act of hiring something.hireman(archaic, chiefly Scotland) hirelinghiringsplural of hiringhirkaraAlternative form of harkara.hirlingAlternative form of herling.hirself(reflexive) Hir, themselves; gender-neutral third-person singular object of a verb or preposition that also appears as the subject, coordinate with gendered himself and herself.hirsuteCovered in hair or bristles; hairy.hirudin(biochemistry) A peptide, obtained from the salivary glands of leeches, that is used as an anticoagulant.hirulogSynonym of bivalirudin.hispineAny beetle of the former subfamily Hispinae (now Cassidinae)hisself(now chiefly dialectal or informal) Himself.hissilyIn a hissy mannerhissingpresent participle and gerund of hisshistoidResembling the normal tissues of the body.histone(biochemistry) Any of various simple water-soluble proteins that are rich in the basic amino acids lysine and arginine and are complexed with DNA in the nucleosomes of eukaryotic chromatin.historyThe aggregate of past events, both unrecorded and recorded.hitchedsimple past and past participle of hitchhitchelAlternative form of hatchel.hitchesplural of hitchhitlessWithout any successful songs.hitlistAlternative form of hit list.hitscan(computing, video games) A calculation to find the point at which a given line intersects an object in the game world, commonly used to determine whether a bullet or projectile hits a target.hittersplural of hitterhittile(military, informal) An anti-aircraft or anti-satellite missile that is designed to hit its target, distinguished from a missile that is designed to explode near its target.hittingA series of hits or blows directed at a person or object.hivefulThe amount contained in a hive.hlafordAn Anglo-Saxon lord.hoagiesplural of hoagiehoardedsimple past and past participle of hoardhoarderOne who hoards; one who accumulates, collects, and stores, especially one who does so to excess.hoarilyIn a hoary manner.hoarsen(transitive, intransitive) To make or become hoarse.hoatzinA bird of the species Opisthocomus hoazin of the order Opisthocomiformes, with claws on the wing fingers of the juvenile and an enlarged crop used as a rumen.hoaxersplural of hoaxerhoaxingpresent participle and gerund of hoaxhobanobArchaic form of hobnob.hobbiesplural of hobbyhobbingpresent participle and gerund of hobhobbishrustic; characteristic of a hob or yokelhobbitsplural of hobbithobbity(informal) Synonym of hobbitish.hobbledsimple past and past participle of hobblehobblesplural of hobblehobbockA pail with two handles.hobelar(military, history) A type of mounted infantry, during the Middle Ages, who rode on hobbies.hobelerAlternative spelling of hobelar.hobilar(historical) An English medieval light cavalryman.hobilerAlternative form of hobbler (“light horseman”).hoblessWithout a hob for cooking.hobnailA short nail with a thick head, typically used in boot soles.hobnobsthird-person singular simple present indicative of hobnobhobodomThe world or sphere of hobos.hoboingpresent participle and gerund of hobohoboishResembling or characteristic of a hobo.hoboismThe lifestyle or practices of hobos; vagrancy.hochikuAlternative form of hotchiku.hockingpresent participle and gerund of hockhodaddy(surfing, slang) Synonym of hodad.hodiernOf this day; present-day.hodonymAlternative form of odonym.hoecake(dated, Southern US) A type of cornbread or cornmeal cake, made with water and salt. It was originally baked before the fire or in the ashes on a type of iron pan called a hoe; in modern times, it is fried in cooking oil in a skillet.hoedownA type of American folk or square dance.hoejabi(slang, derogatory) A sexually promiscuous woman who wears a hijab.hoelikeResembling or characteristic of a hoe (agricultural implement).hoelite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.hogback(geology) A sharp steep-sided ridge formed by the erosion of tilting strata,hogcoteA shed for pigs; a sty.hogfishLachnolaimus maximus, an edible species of wrasse, found in the Caribbean.hoggardAlternative form of hogherd.hoggeryHoggish character or manners; selfishness; greed; beastliness.hoggetsplural of hoggethoggingpresent participle and gerund of hoghogginsplural of hogginhoggishHaving the characteristics of a pig.hoggismSynonym of hoggishness.hogheadSynonym of hogger (“engineer of a locomotive”).hogherdA person who looks after pigs; a swineherd.hoghideLeather made from the skin of a pig.hoghoodThe state of being a hog, or pig.hoglikeResembling or characteristic of a hog.hoglingA young, immature, or diminutive hog.hogloomAlternative spelling of hog loom.hogmaneThe mane of a horse when cut short.hognoseHaving an upturned snout like a pig's.hogplumAlternative spelling of hog plum.hogringA metal ring, clasp, or other device inserted in a pig’s snout to keep it from rooting up the ground.hogshit(figurative, vulgar, slang) Synonym of hogwash: bullshit, malarkey, nonsense.hogskinLeather tanned from the skin of a hog.hogtiedsimple past and past participle of hogtiehogtiesthird-person singular simple present indicative of hogtiehoguine(historical) An item of armor worn in the 16th century, consisting of overlapping lames to protect the buttocks.hogwash(informal, figurative) Foolish talk or writing; nonsense.hogweedAny coarse weedy herb.hogwortWoolly croton (Croton capitatus, syn. Heptallon graveolens), an annual plant of the southeastern US.hogyardA yard for keeping pigs.hoickedsimple past and past participle of hoickhoistedsimple past and past participle of hoisthoisterOne who, or that which, hoists or lifts.hokiestsuperlative form of hokey: most hokey; most hokey.holdallA large bag for carrying belongings while travelling.holdaseA particular kind of molecular chaperone that assists the non-covalent folding of proteins in an ATP-dependent manner. Holdases bind to protein folding intermediates to prevent their aggregation but without directly refolding them.holdersplural of holderholdingSomething that one owns, especially stocks and bonds.holdmanA man employed in the hold of a ship to load and unload cargo.holdoffA fixture or attachment intended to prevent direct contact between two objects.holdout(card games) A device for cheating at card games by covertly holding a card out of play until it is wanted.holdupsplural of holdupholefulAs much as fills a hole.holesawAlternative form of hole saw.holesomObsolete form of wholesome.holibutArchaic form of halibut.holidamObsolete form of halidom.holidayA day on which a religious event or secular celebration is traditionally observed.holiestsuperlative form of holy: most holy; most sacred.holigay(slang) A holiday involving homosexuality.holistsplural of holistholland(now historical) A type of linen cloth, originally from Holland.hollersplural of hollerholliedDecorated with holly.holliesplural of hollyholloedsimple past and past participle of hollohollongThe Asian tree Dipterocarpus retusus.hollowsplural of hollowholmate(inorganic chemistry) Any oxyanion of holmium; any salt containing such an ionholmian(mineralogy) Containing holmiumholmiid(zoology) Any trilobite in the family Holmiidae.holming(historical) A former Welsh tradition, on St. Stephen's Day, of slashing female servants and late risers with holly branches.holmium(countable) A single atom of this element.holmoakAlternative form of holm oak.holocam(science fiction) A device capable of capturing three-dimensional images in the form of a hologram.holonicPertaining to holons; involving something that is simultaneously a self-contained entity and a part of a larger system.holonym(semantics, philosophy) A term that denotes the whole of which another term's referent is a part.holopod(biology) Having a longitudinally undivided sole.holovid(science fiction) A holographic projection of a series of images, like a video recording.holsterA case for carrying a tool, particularly a gun, safely and accessibly.holtite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing aluminum, antimony, arsenic, boron, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, silicon, and tantalum.holydayAlternative form of holiday used to emphasize holiness.holyersAlternative spelling of holliers.holyishSomewhat holy.homagerOne who pays feudal homage, hence a vassal.homagesplural of homagehomarid(zoology) Any lobster in the family Homaridae, a synonym of the Nephropidae.hombresplural of hombrehomburgAlternative letter-case form of Homburg.homeboiInformal spelling of homeboy.homeboy(colloquial) Someone, particularly a male acquaintance, from one’s hometown.homefryAlternative form of home fry.homefulAs much as a home can hold.homelab(computing) A server set up in one's home for the purpose of testing various configurations of hardware, operating systems, etc.homelynRaia maculata, the European sand ray.homeredsimple past and past participle of homerhomericAlternative letter-case form of Homeric.homerunAlternative form of home run.homeset(printing) The type used as a standard by a specific publisher.homevid(informal) home videohomiestsuperlative form of homey: most homeyhominidAny anthropoid of the taxonomic family Hominidae, which includes all the great apes (chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans) as well as humans.hominin(paleontology) Any member of the taxonomic tribe Hominini, the evolutionary group that includes modern humans and now-extinct bipedal relatives.hommageA homage, especially something in an artwork which has been done in respectful imitation of another artist.hommockArchaic form of hummock.homocon(US politics, often derogatory) A gay conservative.homodoxHaving the same opinion as another.homogay(slang, derogatory) Homosexual.homoing(slang, in parts of Africa) hazing; humiliating initiation ritualshomolid(zoology) Any crab in the family Homolidae.homologSomething homologous; a homologous organ or part, chemical compound, chromosome, gene, or cultural element.homomer(biochemistry) A complex formed from a single type of subunit.homonym(loosely) A word that sounds or is spelled the same as another word (but not necessarily both).homosex(sexuality) Homosexual sexual intercourse.homotopAny of a group of structures related by homotopyhonchosplural of honchohonegarAlternative form of honeygar.honesty(uncountable, countable) The act, quality, or condition of being honest.honeyedSweetened, with, or as if with, honey.honeyerAn obsequious person; a flatterer.hongbaoSynonym of red envelope.honkersplural of honkerhonkiesplural of honkyhonkingpresent participle and gerund of honkhonklet(derogatory, ethnic slur, rare) A young honky (white person).honnourObsolete form of honor.honoredUS standard spelling of honoured.honoreeOne who receives an honor or award.honorerOne who honors.honoursplural of honourhonyock(US, slang) A person (especially a farmer) of relatively recent Central or Eastern European peasant extraction.hoochedAlternative form of hooched up.hoochesplural of hoochhoochie(derogatory, slang) A woman who dresses scantily or in a revealing fashion.hoodful(rare) Enough to fill a hood.hoodiedWearing a hoodie.hoodiesplural of hoodiehoodingpresent participle and gerund of hoodhoodlumA gangster; a hired thug.hoodman(Canada, chiefly Toronto, MTE, slang) A member of a youth subculture group that listens to urban music, wears puffer jackets and sportswear, uses a heavy Toronto accent (with lingo), is typically uneducated, and may be engaged in illegal activities.hoodoosplural of hoodoohoodrat(slang) A sexually promiscuous woman.hoofersplural of hooferhoofingpresent participle and gerund of hoofhoofishResembling or characteristic of a hoof.hoofrotSynonym of footrot.hookahsplural of hookahhookersplural of hookerhookiercomparative form of hooky: more hookyhookingpresent participle and gerund of hookhookishResembling or characteristic of a hook.hookium(quantum mechanics) Hooke's atomhooklet(especially in natural history) A small or minute hook.hookmansomeone who uses a hookhookset(fishing) A sharp motion made with a fishing rod in order to "set" the hook firmly into the mouth of the fish that has taken the bait.hooktipAny of various drepanid moths.hooktop(typography) Having a hook-like element at the top, as in some phonetic symbols such as Ɓ ("hooktop B").hookupsplural of hookuphooleysplural of hooleyhoolockAny of the large gibbons of genus Hoolock of the family Hylobatidae.hooluckArchaic form of hoolock (“type of gibbon”).hoondeeAlternative form of hoondie.hoondie(India, dated) banker's drafthooningpresent participle and gerund of hoonhoonish(Australia, New Zealand, slang) Resembling or characteristic of a hoon.hoopingpresent participle and gerund of hoophooplasplural of hooplahooptee(slang, African-American) Alternative spelling of hooptie.hooptie(slang, African-American) An old car that has been remodeled or reformed in some way, shape, or form; a classic, a banger.hooraysplural of hoorayhooscowAlternative form of hoosegow.hoosgowAlternative form of hoosegow.hootersplural of hooterhootingpresent participle and gerund of hoothooversplural of hooverhopback(brewing, beer) A sealed chamber between the brewing kettle and counter-flow wort chiller, into which hops are added.hopbindAlternative form of hopbine.hopbineThe climbing stem of the hop.hopbushAny of the genus Dodonaea of flowering plants in the soapberry family, especially Dodonaea viscosa.hopeite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and zinc.hopeiumUncommon spelling of hopium.hopfion(mathematics) A knot in a three-dimensional continuous unit vector field that cannot be unknotted without cuttinghophead(US, slang) A drug addict.hoplite(historical) A heavily-armed infantry soldier of Ancient Greece, wielding a one-handed spear and an aspis.hopnissApios americana, a perennial vine that bears edible beans and large edible tubers.hoppersplural of hopperhopping(British) hop picking, the practice of picking hops; for Londoners a holiday period working in the hop gardens of Kent.hoppityNonce variation of the word hop, usually used to indicate a series of small hopping actions.hoppledsimple past and past participle of hopplehopplesplural of hopplehopsack(countable) A hemp sack used for holding hops.hopsageAny of various plants of the genus Grayia.hoptreePtelea trifoliata, a shrub or small tree in the Rutaceae family, native to North and Central America.hopvineThe stock or stem of the hop.hopyard(agriculture) An outdoor area where hops are grown.horagaiA kind of trumpet that made from conch shells, originating from Japan.horcruxIn Harry Potter, an object in which a wizard has concealed a part of their soul through magic, rendering them immortal until the object is irreparably damaged or destroyed.hordein(organic chemistry) A glycoprotein found in barley and some other cereals.hordingpresent participle and gerund of hordehordock(nonce word, used only by Shakespeare) A plant, possibly burdock.horilkaUkrainian distilled spirit, sometimes flavoured with hot peppers.horisonObsolete spelling of horizon.horizonThe visible horizontal line (in all directions) where the sky appears to meet the earth in the distance.horlogeAlternative form of horologe.hormone(physiology) Any substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity.hornbag(Australia, slang) A person who is very sexually attractive.hornbug(dated) Any of several species of genus Lucanus of large nocturnal beetles, with long, curved upper jaws resembling a sickle, and whose grubs are found in the trunks of old trees.horndog(US, slang) A person (particularly a man) who is fixated on sex.horneroAny of several species of passerine birds in the genus Furnarius, native to South America.hornersplural of hornerhornetsplural of hornethornety(US, regional) Waspish; irascible.hornful(said of a drinking-cup or powder flask) The amount that a horn holds.horngry(dated) Pronunciation spelling of hungry.horniercomparative form of horny: more hornyhornify(transitive) To make horny, or like horn in texture; to harden.hornilyIn a horny manner.horningpresent participle and gerund of hornhornishSomewhat like horn or a horn.hornistSomeone who plays the horn (any of several kinds of musical instruments).hornito(geology) A low, oven-shaped mound, common in volcanic regions, emitting smoke and vapours from its sides and summit.hornletA little horn or horn-like structure.hornowl(rare) A horned owl.hornpoxabortive smallpox with an eruption like that of chickenpoxhoroeka(New Zealand) The lancewood tree, Pseudopanax crassifolius.horonym(onomastics) The name of a territory, region, district, or region.horrentStanding upright, like bristles; bristled; bristly.horrifyTo cause to feel extreme apprehension or unease; to cause to experience horror.horrorsplural of horrorhorrourObsolete spelling of horror.horsely(rare) Pertaining to, relating to, or similar to horses; horselike or equine.horsilyIn a horsy manner.horsingpresent participle and gerund of horsehosannaA cry of ‘hosanna’.hosebag(slang) An undesirable, boorish, unintelligent, or objectionable person; a hoser.hosemanA firefighter who carries and directs the hose.hosenedWearing hosen.hosiersplural of hosierhosieryUndergarments worn on the legs, such as socks, stockings, and pantyhose.hospice(countable, dated) A lodging for pilgrims or the destitute, normally provided by a monastic order.hostageSomething that constrains one's actions because it is at risk.hostelsplural of hostelhostileAggressive; antagonistic.hostingpresent participle and gerund of hosthostlerA worker employed at an inn, hostelry, or stable to look after horses.hotbedsplural of hotbedhotcake(Canada, US, Philippines) A pancake.hotdeskAlternative form of hot desk.hotdishA main course or sidedish served hot during a meal.hotdogsplural of hotdoghotfoot(US) The prank of secretly inserting a match between the sole and upper of a victim's shoe and then lighting it.hothead(derogatory) One who becomes angry easily or goes in search of arguments or fights.hotkeysplural of hotkeyhotlineA telephone line that is always staffed and able to give immediate assistance.hotlink(Internet) A direct embedding of, or a hyperlink to, a resource on another server, particularly images or video.hotlist(idiomatic) A list of items of special interest (such as highest priority, likelihood, risk, or otherwise).hotmeltAn adhesive that is applied in a liquid molten form but sets into a solid form as it cools.hotnessThe condition of being hot.hotpath(software engineering) Part of a program in which efficiency is very important.hotplug(transitive, computing) To plug in (a device) while the system is turned on and running.hotrodsplural of hotrodhotseatAlternative form of hot seat.hotshoe(photography) Alternative form of hot shoe.hotshot(informal) Highly skilled.hotspotAlternative form of hot spot.hotspur(archaic) somebody who is rash, impetuous or impulsivehottestsuperlative form of hot: most hothottiesplural of hottiehotting(British, slang) Riding in a high-performance stolen car, especially as a form of display.hotwalk(transitive) To walk (a horse) to cool it after exercise.hotwashDiscussions and evaluations of an agency's (or multiple agencies') performance following an exercise, training session, or major event.hotwife(slang) To participate in a hotwife sexual relationship.hotwireAlternative spelling of hot-wire.hotword(Internet, dated) A hyperlink.houbaraa houbara bustardhoudahsplural of houdahhoughedsimple past and past participle of houghhouhereAny of various New Zealand plants of the genus Hoheria.hoummosAlternative spelling of hummus.houmousAlternative spelling of hummus.houndedsimple past and past participle of houndhounderOne who hounds or harasses somebody.houndlyOf, like, or characteristic of hounds or dogs; doglike; dogly; canine.hounganA (male) voodoo priest.hourageA period of time measured in hours.hourfulEnough to last an hour.housage(obsolete or historical) A fee for storing goods in a house.housane(organic chemistry) The bicyclic alkane bicyclo[2.1.0]pentane (C₅H₈).housersplural of houserhousing(uncountable) The activity of enclosing something or providing a residence for someone.houtingCoregonus oxyrinchus, an allegedly extinct European whitefish in the Salmonidae family.hovelerAlternative form of hoveller.hoveredsimple past and past participle of hoverhovererOne who, or that which, hovers.howadji(archaic) A traveller or merchant from the Middle EasthowajjiAlternative form of howadji.howbeit(archaic) Although.howboutPronunciation spelling of how about.howdedoPronunciation spelling of how do you do.however(conjunctive) Nevertheless; yet, still; in spite of that.howlersplural of howlerhowletsplural of howlethowlingThe act of producing howls.howlite(mineralogy) A calcium borosilicate hydroxide found in evaporite deposits.howness(philosophy) The state or condition of how a person, object, or thing is.hryvniaThe currency of Ukraine, symbol ₴, divided into 100 kopiykas.hryvnyaAlternative form of hryvnia.huabiaoA type of ceremonial column used in traditional Chinese architecture.huanacoAlternative form of guanaco.huarizoThe hybrid offspring of a male llama and a female alpaca.hubbiesplural of hubbyhubbingThe arrangement of a transportation network as a hub-and-spoke model.hubcapsplural of hubcaphubeite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing aluminum, calcium, hydrogen, iron, manganese, oxygen, and silicon.hubness(mathematics) The tendency of high-dimensional data to contain points (hubs) that frequently occur in k-nearest-neighbor lists of other points.hubnodeA node, in a network, that has many more than the typical number of links to other nodeshubsheeArchaic form of hubshi.hubster(informal, endearing) A husband.hubward(science fiction) Towards the center (of a rotating spaceship or space station).huckeemArchaic form of hakim.hucking(mountain biking, snowboarding, snowmobiling, kayaking) The action of to huck; The practice of making big jumps (off precipices).hucksonAlternative form of huxen.huddledsimple past and past participle of huddlehuddlerOne who huddles.huddlesplural of huddlehuelessWithout hue or colour; colourless.hueseroA curandero who specializes in bone and muscle therapy.huesomeFull of hue or colour; colourful.huetengAlternative form of jueteng.huffcap(obsolete) Strong ale.huffersplural of hufferhuffiercomparative form of huffy: more huffyhuffilyIn a huffy manner.huffing(colloquial) The act of inhaling psychoactive inhalants.huffisharrogant; petulant.huffkinA Kentish bread roll with a distinctive dimple in the middle.huffler(nautical) An unqualified pilot, typically employed by the crew of a barge.hugableAlternative spelling of huggable.hugeous(of a noise or sound) Loud.hugfest(informal) An event that is filled with or typified by hugging, or by saccharine emotion.huggersplural of huggerhuggiesplural of huggiehuggingpresent participle and gerund of hughuglessHaving never been hugged by a partner.hugsomeCharacterised or marked by hugginghuisherObsolete form of usher.huitainA French poem, a kind of octastich.hukilauA Hawaiian gathering to catch fish by casting a net and pulling it back.hulkingLarge and bulky, heavily built; massive.hulkishDemonstrating great strength or force.hulless(botany, of a cereal) Lacking a hullhullingpresent participle and gerund of hullhullock(sailing) A small part of a sail lowered in a gale to keep the ship’s head to the sea.hulsite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic black mineral containing boron, iron, magnesium, oxygen, and tin.humanercomparative form of humane: more humanehumanin(biochemistry) A polypeptide that has neuroprotective and cytoprotective properties.humanlyIn a human manner.humbird(obsolete) A hummingbird.humbled(proscribed) (usually qualifying a first-person pronoun) Grateful for the support of others, touched; honored, flattered.humblerOne who humbles.humblesthird-person singular simple present indicative of humblehumblieObsolete form of humbly.humbugsplural of humbughumbuzz(UK, dialect) The cockchafer.humdrumLacking variety or excitement; dull; boring.humeralOf, pertaining to, or near the humerus or shoulderhumerus(anatomy) The bone of the upper arm.humetteAlternative form of humet.humettyAlternative form of humetté.humidex(Canada, meteorology) A measurement used by Canadian meteorologists to reflect the combined effect of heat and humidity, as the apparent temperature felt by a person.humidlyIn a humid manner.humidorA container designed to keep its contents at a constant humidity; especially such a box for storing cigars.humisolA kind of organosol containing mostly humified organic material.hummaulAlternative form of hamal (“porter”).hummaumAlternative form of hummum.hummelsplural of hummelhummersplural of hummerhummingpresent participle and gerund of humhummockA small hill; a hillock; a knoll.hummumsplural of hummumhumoral(pathology, physiology) Relating to the body fluids or humours.humoredsimple past and past participle of humorhumoursplural of humourhumpdayAlternative spelling of hump day.humpilyIn a humpy manner.humpingpresent participle and gerund of humphumulin(archaic) lupulin (extract of hops).humusesplural of humushumveesplural of humveehunchedsimple past and past participle of hunchhuncherOne who hunches or slouches over.hunchesplural of hunchhundert(UK, regional) hundredhundialA collection box used in Hindu temples.hundredA numerical value equal to 100 (10²), occurring after ninety-nine.hungersplural of hungerhungred(obsolete) hungryhungreeEye dialect spelling of hungry.hunkersthird-person singular simple present indicative of hunkerhunkiercomparative form of hunky: more hunkyhunkiesplural of hunkiehunkishExhibiting strong, masculine beauty.huntersplural of hunterhuntingThe act of finding and killing a wild animal, either for sport or with the intention of using its parts to make food, clothes, etc.huntite(mineralogy) A trigonal-trapezohedral mineral containing calcium, carbon, magnesium, and oxygen.hunyack(slang) Alternative spelling of honyock.huprine(organic chemistry) Any of a group of polycyclic quinolines that inhibit acetylcholinesterasehurcaraAlternative form of harkara.hurdies(UK, dialect) buttocks; rumphurdledsimple past and past participle of hurdlehurdlerAn athlete who competes in the hurdling event.hurdlesplural of hurdlehurkaraAlternative form of harkara.hurkaruAlternative form of harkara.hurkuraAlternative form of harkara.hurlbatA lightweight medieval throwing-axe.hurlersplural of hurlerhurleysplural of hurleyhurlingThe act by which something is hurled or thrown.hurrahsplural of hurrahhurraysthird-person singular simple present indicative of hurrayhurriedDone in a hurry; rushed.hurrierA person who hurries.hurriesplural of hurryhurtaul(India, obsolete) yellow arsenic, orpimenthurtfulTending to impair or damage; injurious; occasioning loss or injury.hurtingpresent participle and gerund of hurthurtledsimple past and past participle of hurtlehurtlerOne who hurtles.husbandA man in a marriage or marital relationship, especially in relation to his spouse.husbian(informal, uncommon) The wife of a married lesbian.huscarlAlternative form of housecarl.hushabyA lullaby used to soothe babies to sleep.hushfulFull of, pervaded by, or characteristic of stillness or silence; tending to hush to rest.hushingpresent participle and gerund of hushhuskarlAlternative form of housecarl.huskersplural of huskerhuskiercomparative form of husky: more huskyhuskiesplural of huskyhuskilyIn a husky manner.huskingpresent participle and gerund of huskhussarsplural of hussarhussiesplural of hussyhustingA platform where candidates in an election give speeches.hustledsimple past and past participle of hustlehustleeA person who has been hustledhustlerOne who rushes or hurries; an energetic person.hustlesplural of hustlehuswifeObsolete form of housewife.hutchedKept in a hutch.hutchesplural of hutchhutchie(dated, military slang) A dugout or shelter, especially as used in the Korean War.hutless(of a place) Without a hut or huts.hutlikeResembling a hut.hutment(military) An encampment of huts.huttingpresent participle and gerund of huthuwoman(rare, nonstandard) A woman; a female human.huzzaedsimple past and past participle of huzzahuzzahsplural of huzzahhyacine(obsolete) A hyacinth.hyaenicAlternative form of hyenic.hyaenid(zoology) Any member of the Hyaenidae; an aardwolf or hyena.hyalineGlassy, transparent; amorphous.hyalite(mineralogy) A form of opal.hyaloidtransparent or glassyhyamine(organic chemistry) The quaternary ammonium compound benzethonium chloridehybotid(zoology) Any fly of the family Hybotidae.hybridsplural of hybridhyclateA mixed hemihydrate and hemiethanolate of a hydrochloridehydaticRelating to a hydatidhydatidA cyst due to infection by larvae of some species of the tapeworm Echinococcus.hydrailAny rail technology where vehicles use on-board hydrogen as a source of energy to power the motors.hydrantAn outlet from a liquid/fluid main often consisting of an upright pipe with a valve attached from which fluid (e.g. water or fuel) can be tapped.hydrase(chemistry) An enzyme that catalyzes the addition of water.hydrate(chemistry) A solid compound containing or linked to water molecules.hydrazo(inorganic chemistry) The divalent radical and functional group -NHNH- derived from hydrazine, and N-substituted derivatives.hydride(inorganic chemistry) A compound of hydrogen with a more electropositive element.hydrido(chemistry) Describing any complex in which a hydride ligand is bonded to a central metal atomhydrinoA supposed form of hydrogen having a lower energy than that of the normal ground state; postulated to explain the outcome of early cold fusion experiments.hydrion(dated, chemistry, physics) proton (positive hydrogen ion)hydrium(obsolete, chemistry) hydrogenhydroidAny of many colonial coelenterates that exist mainly as a polyp; a hydrozoanhydrome(biology) A vascular bundle, in plants, that transports waterhydrops(medicine) The abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in a tissue or cavity.hydrous(chemistry) Containing combined water; hydrated.hydroxo(chemistry, in combination) A hydroxy group as a substituent in a moleculehydroxy(chemistry) Being, or containing a hydroxyl radical.hyenineCharacteristic of or pertaining to hyenas.hyenoidCharacteristic of a hyenahygeist(archaic) A hygienist.hygenicMisspelling of hygienic.hygieneThe science of health, its promotion and preservation.hygrine(organic chemistry) A pyrrolidine alkaloid found mainly in coca leaves, extracted as a thick, pungent, pale-yellow oil of a burning taste.hygromaa discrete, fluid-filled sac that can form on the joints of dogs or other animals in response to repeated pressure.hyleticSynonym of hylic.hylical(uncommon, chiefly Gnosticism) Synonym of physical or material.hyliotaAny of several species of passerine birds in the genus Hyliota, found in Africa.hyloism(archaic) Alternative form of hylotheism.hyloist(now rare, historical) Someone who believes that matter is God, or that there is no distinction between the two; a materialist.hymenalOf, or pertaining to, the hymenhymnalsplural of hymnalhymnaryA book of hymns.hymningpresent participle and gerund of hymnhymnistA writer of hymns.hymnody(uncountable) The writing, composing, or singing of hymns or psalms.hyoidal(anatomy, zootomy, relational) Synonym of hyoid.hyolithAny extinct animal of the class †HyolithahyongumAlternative spelling of hyon'gum.hypakoeAlternative spelling of hypakoë.hypatos(historical) A title conferred by the Byzantine Empire, originally to two distinguished citizens each year in the manner of the Roman consuls, but later as an honorific.hypemanAlternative spelling of hype man.hyperon(physics) Any baryon (a three-quark particle) with a non-zero strangeness (i.e., whose composition includes one or more strange or anti-strange quarks).hyphema(pathology) The presence of blood in the anterior chamber of the eyehyphensplural of hyphenhyphoidResembling hyphaehypnoidOf, pertaining to, or resembling sleep (or hypnosis)hypnoneacetophenone, used as a hypnotic drughypogeaplural of hypogeumhypogee(rare) An underground room, a cellar, a vault.hypogyn(archaic, botany) Any hypogynous plant.hyponym(semantics) A more specific term; a subordinate grouping word or phrase; a term designating a subclass of another more general class described by the given word.hyposin(biochemistry, medicine) An oligopeptide antihypertensivehypoxia(pathology) A condition in which tissues are deprived of an adequate supply of oxygen .hypoxic(medicine) Of, pertaining to, or suffering from hypoxia.hyppish(dated) gloomy; melancholy.hypural(zoology, anatomy) Under the tailhyraxesplural of hyraxhyssopsplural of hyssophystory(feminism, very rare) Nonstandard spelling of history.hystrix(pathology) ichthyosis hystrix
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