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habaneraA style of music from Cuba.habaneroAn intensely spicy chili pepper, Capsicum chinense.habendum(law, dated) The part of a deed that formally defines the extent of ownership or tenancy granted.habenula(neuroanatomy) A circumscript mass of cells in the caudal and dorsal aspect of the dorsal thalamus.habergetAlternative form of haberject.haberlea(botany) Any plant of the genus Haberlea, perennials native to Bulgaria and Greece.habilineA specimen of the now extinct species Homo habilis.habilityObsolete form of ability.habitant(Canada) A member of a habitation colony at Stadacona founded by Samuel de Champlain, where Quebec City now lies.habitate(transitive) To inhabithabitatsplural of habitathabitingpresent participle and gerund of habithabitualOf or relating to a habit; established as a habit; performed over and over again; recurrent, recurring.habitudeHabit; custom; usage.habitueeOne who is habituated to something; a frequent user or visitor.habituesplural of habituehabutayeAlternative form of habotai.hachuredsimple past and past participle of hachurehachuresplural of hachurehaciendaA large homestead in a ranch or estate, usually in places where Colonial Spanish culture has had architectural influence.hackable(computing) That can be hacked or broken into; insecure, vulnerable.hackapikAlternative form of hakapik.hackbolt(archaic, Scilly Isles) A greater shearwater or hagdon (Ardenna gravis).hackbushObsolete form of arquebus.hackbussObsolete form of arquebus.hackbutsplural of hackbuthackette(informal) A female hack (inferior journalist).hackfestSynonym of hackathon.hackfolk(informal) People who habitually tinker with computers.hacklike(video games) A subgenre of roguelikes, characterized by persistent single-screen dungeons, a short equipment upgrade path, and a large player inventory.hacklingpresent participle and gerund of hacklehacksawsplural of hacksawhackster(informal) One who hacks computers; a hacker.hackuser(video games) A person who claims someone else in an online game is hacking.hackware(computing, chiefly science fiction) Software used for hacking (circumventing security measures).hackwork(informal) Work that is usually of a professional nature, either repetitive or following a certain formula.haddocksplural of haddockhaddockyResembling or characteristic of haddock.hadithicof, or relating to, the hadithshadronic(physics) of, related to, or composed of hadronshadrurinAn antimicrobial peptide in the venom of the scorpion Hadrurus aztecushaemadinAn anticoagulant peptide present in the leech Haemadipsa sylvestrishaemalumAlternative form of hemalum.haematic(British spelling) Alternative form of hematic.haematidA red blood cell.haematin(British spelling) Alternative spelling of hematin.haemulid(zoology) Any fish in the family Haemulidae, the grunts.haftableAble to be hafted (gripped by the handle).haftorahAlternative form of Haftarah.hagberryPrunus padus, a species of cherry native to northern Europe and northern Asia, the bird cherry.haggaday(Northern England) A ring forming the handle for raising the latch on a door.haggadicAlternative form of aggadic.haggardsplural of haggardhaggisesplural of haggishagglersplural of hagglerhagglingpresent participle and gerund of hagglehagionym(onomastics) The name of a sainthagstoneAn adder stone, a stone with a naturally occurring hole through it.hagtaperAlternative spelling of hag-taperhaikuish(poetry) Resembling or characteristic of haiku; haikulike.haikuist(poetry) A person who writes haiku; a haiku poet.hailableAble to be hailed.hailfall(meteorology) An instance of hail falling.haillikeResembling or characteristic of hail (the weather phenomenon).hailshot(obsolete) Small shot that scatters like hailstones.hailweedThe plant dodder.haimischAlternative spelling of haimish.hairballA trichobezoar; a small wad of fur or mass of hair formed in the digestive system of a cat or other animal, from hair ingested while grooming.hairbellArchaic form of harebell.hairbird(dated) A chipping sparrow (Spizella passerina).haircalfA material made from the skin, including hair, of a very young or aborted calf.haircareThe care and treatment of the hair.hairclipAlternative spelling of hair clip.haircoat(sciences) The coat of hair on the skin of certain animals.haircombA comb for the hair.haircutsplural of haircuthairdoedHaving a (specified kind of) hairdo.hairfall(India) hair loss; the visible falling out of hair.hairgripA flat hairpin having two prongs that hold bobbed hair together.hairiestsuperlative form of hairy: most hairyhairlessDestitute of hair.hairlift(rare) Any of various surgical procedures to encourage hair growth or give the appearance of a fuller head of hair.hairlikeResembling hair; having the texture, consistency, or appearance of hair.hairlineThe line along one's forehead where hair starts growing.hairlore(rare) Knowledge about hair; hair folklore.hairlossAlternative form of hair loss.hairnetsplural of hairnethairpinsplural of hairpinhairpipeAlternative form of hair pipe.hairplayThe act of playing with one's own or someone else's hair (usually on the head).hairsuteEggcorn of hirsute.hairtailAny of a number of species of marine fishes of the family Trichiuridae, long, band-like, with a slender, pointed tail.hairwashThe act of washing the hair on a person's head.hairwearAccessories to be worn in the hair.hairweedThe plant dodder.hairworkJewellery made from human hair.hairwormA nematomorph.hakafothAlternative form of hakafot.hakapickAlternative form of hakapik.hakawatiA public storyteller, in Arab culture.hakelikeResembling or characteristic of a hake (fish).hakkafotAlternative form of hakafot.halachicOf or pertaining to Halacha (Jewish law).halakhicAlternative spelling of halachic.halakistAlternative form of halakhist.halalcorAlternative form of halalcore.halalify(transitive) To make halal.halalize(transitive, rare) To make something halal.halapenoMisspelling of jalapeño.halaszleA hot, spicy paprika-based river-fish soup which originates from Hungary.halationThe action of light surrounding some object as if making a halo.halazone(organic chemistry) p-sulphondichloraminobenzoic acid, a disinfectant used to sterilize water.halberdsplural of halberdhalbertsplural of halberthalcarraAlternative form of harkara.haleciid(zoology) Any hydroid in the family Haleciidaehalecret(military, historical) A kind of light armour protecting the bust, used in the 16th century, usually thought to have been a corselet or light cuirass.halenessThe state or quality of being hale.halesomewholesome, healthyhalfback(field sports) Any of various positions on the field of play between the forwards and the fullbacks.halfbeak(zoology) Any slender, marine fish of the family Hemiramphidae, having the upper jaw much shorter than the lower, the balahoos or ballyhoos.halfcock(firearms) The position when the cock of a gun is at the first notch.halfdeadHalfway dead; only partially alive.halfdeck(nautical) The portion of the deck next below the spar deck which is between the mainmast and the cabin.halfedgeAlternative form of half-edge.halfhelmA simple skullcap or cervelliere which protects only the top of the head, in contrast to a greathelm or other helmet that would protect the whole head.halflifeAlternative spelling of half-life.halfling(fantasy) A fictional small humanoid creature featuring in fantasy fiction; a hobbit.halfmoon(biology) Any of certain fish in the subfamily Scorpidinae, such as:halfnessThe quality of being half; incompleteness.halfopenAlternative form of half-open.halfpace(archaic, architecture) A platform of a staircase where the stair turns back in exactly the reverse direction of the lower flight.halfpikeAlternative form of half-pike.halfpipeAlternative form of half-pipe.halfsies(childish) The condition of splitting something in half in order to share it.halftime(US) Alternative spelling of half-time.halftone(music) Synonym of semitone, half the interval between two notes on a scale.halfwave(physics, mathematics) half (especially the positive half) of a sine wavehalfwaysHalf of the way between two points; midway.halfwildAlternative form of half-wild.halfwitsplural of halfwithalfword(computing) An area of storage one half the size of the word in a particular system; usually two byteshalfyearAlternative form of half-year.halicore(obsolete) The dugong.halictid(zoology) Any member of the family Halictidae, many of which are known as sweat bees.halidameAlternative form of halidom.halimane(organic chemistry) The diterpene 1,2,5,5-tetramethyl-1-(3-methylpentyl)decahydronaphthalene that is the basis of the structure of many natural productshalimide(organic chemistry) A cytotoxic diketopiperazine present in some marine fungihalimoteAlternative form of hallmote.haliotid(zoology) Abalone, any member of the family Haliotidae.haliplid(zoology) Any member of the family Haliplidae of crawling water beetles.halirift(obsolete) A type of veil once worn by nunshalitous(obsolete) fumous; vaporoushalitzah(Judaism) A rite by which a widow absolves herself of the duty of levirate marriage. It involves making a declaration, removing a shoe, and spitting on the floor.hallalooAn outcry or uproar; a hullabaloo.hallcest(slang) Romance or sexual activity between people living in the same hall of student accommodation.halliardAlternative spelling of halyard.hallical(anatomy) Relating to the hallux, or big toe.halliganA tool, used mostly by firemen, to pry open buildings, manholes, wrecked cars, etc.hallmark(figurative) A distinguishing characteristic.hallmateOne who lives in the same hall of residence.hallmote(law, historical) In England, a court held in a justice's hall; a court-leet; court-baron.halloingpresent participle and gerund of hallohallooedsimple past and past participle of halloohalloumiA traditional cheese from Cyprus, made from goat's and/or sheep's milk.hallowedConsecrated or sanctified; sacred, holy.hallowerOne who hallows or makes holy.hallowlyIn a sacred, hallowed, or solemn manner; solemnly; sacredly.hallpassAlternative form of hall pass.hallucalOf or pertaining to the hallux or big toehallwaysplural of hallwayhaloacid(organic chemistry) Any halogen derivative of a carboxylic acid (but especially 2-chloro-carboxylic acids that are active in cell biology).haloaryl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any halogen substituted aryl radical or grouphalobios(biology) life in the oceans; marine life collectivelyhaloenol(organic chemistry) Any halogenated derivative of an enolhaloform(chemistry) Any trihalomethane with all halogens the same, CHX₃.halogensplural of halogenhalolessWithout a halo.halolikeResembling or characteristic of a halo.halonate(botany, of a spore) Having a transparent outer layer.halonium(organic chemistry) Any cation of the form R₂X⁺, in which X is a positively-charged halogenhalophilhalobacteriumhalosaurA fish of any of the species in the family Halosauridae, deep-sea eel-like fish.halotypeMisspelling of haplotype.halpennsObsolete form of halfpence.haltableCapable of being halted; stoppable.halteredsimple past and past participle of halterhalteresplural of halterehaltlessWithout halting or pausing; ceaseless; continual.halukkahAlternative form of halukka.halutzahAlternative form of halutza.halutzimplural of halutzhalvableCapable of being halved.halyardsplural of halyardhamartia(Greek drama) The tragic flaw of the protagonist in a literary tragedy.hamartin(biochemistry) A peripheral membrane protein encoded in humans by the TSC1 gene, and implicated as a tumor suppressor.hambeast(slang, derogatory) An obese person.hamblingpresent participle and gerund of hamblehambonedsimple past and past participle of hambonehamburgsplural of hamburghamerkopAlternative spelling of hammerkop.hamiform(conchology) Curved at the extremity.hamiltonAlternative letter-case form of Hamilton (slang: a United States ten-dollar bill).hamingja(Norse mythology) A female guardian angel in Norse mythology, believed to accompany a person and decide their luck and happiness.haminoidAny sea snail of the family HaminoeidaehamletedConfined to a hamlet.hammeredHaving been hit with a hammer or hammer-like object.hammererOne who hammers.hammiestsuperlative form of hammy: most hammyhammocksplural of hammockhamperedsimple past and past participle of hamperhampererOne who hampers or hinders.hampsterMisspelling of hamsterhamsteakAlternative form of ham steak.hamstersplural of hamsterhamsteryA place where hamsters are bred.hamulateFurnished with a small hook; hook-shaped.hamuloseBearing a small hook at the endhamulousShaped like a little hook, or hamule.hamzated(Arabic linguistics, of a verb or root) Having a hamza (ء (ʔ)) as one of its radicals, which may be realised as ء (ʔ) (stand-alone hamza), أ (ʔ), آ (ʔā), إ (ʔ), ؤ (ʔ) or ئ (ʔ) in writing, depending on the surrounding vowels and consonants. The exact orthography is determined by the rules of the seat of hamza.hanafize(very rare) To convert to Hanafismhanaster(UK, historical) A person paying the entrance fee of the guild merchant, and admitted as a freeman of the city of Oxford.hanazumo(sumo) A special sumo exhibition tournament.handaxesplural of handaxhandbackThe act of handing something back.handbags(UK, slang) An insignificant fight or argument.handball(countable) The medium-sized inflated ball used in this sport.handbell(music) A small bell designed to be rung by hand.handbike(informal) A handcycle.handbillA pruning hook.handblowA blow struck with the hand.handbook(US, gambling) A place where illicit bets can be placed.handcardAlternative form of hand card.handcareThe care of the hands.handcarsplural of handcarhandcartA cart designed to be pulled or pushed by hand (as opposed to with a beast of burden.)handclapA single clap of the hands.handcrewA team of firefighters responsible for constructing firelines.handcuff(rarely singular) One ring of a locking fetter for the hand or one pair.handedly(nonstandard) Easily; with ease; misconstruction of handily.handfast(transitive) To pledge; to bind.handfeed(transitive) Of an animal or machine, to feed by hand.handfeelThe way that something feels when touched by or held in the hand.handfishAny of the anglerfishes of the family Brachionichthyidae, which can "walk" on the sea floor using their pectoral fins.handformSynonym of handshape.handfullArchaic form of handful.handfulsplural of handfulhandgame(games) A Native American guessing game, in which marked "bones" are concealed in the hands of one team while another team guesses their location.handgateA gate that can be opened and closed by hand.handgiftA gift given directly (i.e. by hand), usually to a newly wedded couple; a wedding gifthandgripA handle; the portion of a handle that the hand occupies.handgunsplural of handgunhandheldAlternative form of hand-held.handholdA projection that one may hold onto for support, e.g. in mountain climbing.handholeAlternative form of hand-hole.handicam(informal) A hand-held camcorder.handicapSomething that prevents, hampers, or hinders.handiestsuperlative form of handy: most handyhandimanDated form of handyman.handironObsolete form of andiron.handjobsplural of handjobhandknitAny item knitted by hand.handlampA small lamp carried in the hand.handlersplural of handlerhandlessWithout any hands.handlikeResembling a hand.handline(fishing) A single fishing line without a rod, but usually attached to a reel, held in the hands.handlingA touching, controlling, managing, using, taking care of, etc., with the hand or hands, or as with the hands.handlistA list for easy reference.handlockA locking mechanism that operates by hand.handloomA simple machine used for weaving by hand.handmadeMade by hand; manufactured manually.handmaid(now historical) A maid that waits at hand; a female servant or attendant.handmake(transitive) To make by hand; to manufacture manually.handmarkThe mark of a hand; a handprint.handmaydObsolete spelling of handmaid.handmillA mill for grinding grain, pepper, coffee, etc. worked by hand as distinguished from those driven by steam, water, or other power.handnail(uncommon) Synonym of fingernail.handoffsplural of handoff, alternative form of hand-off.handoutsplural of handouthandoverThe transference of authority, control, power or knowledge from one agency to another, or from one state to another.handpass(Australian rules football, Gaelic football) A pass made by holding the ball in one hand, and hitting it with the other hand.handpick(transitive) To pick or harvest by hand.handplayHand-to-hand combat.handpostA kind of signpost indicating what lies in various directions.handpumpA pump that is operated manuallyhandrailA rail which can be held, such as on the side of a staircase, ramp, or other walkway, and serving as a support or guard.handrestAny surface designed to support the hand and wrist.handrollA piece of sushi in the form of a cone of seaweed filled with rice, fish, vegetables etc.handropeA rope to be gripped with the hand.handsawsplural of handsawhandsellAlternative form of handsel.handsetsplural of handsethandsewnSewn by hand, without the use of a sewing machine.handshoe(nonstandard) A glove or mitten.handsies(childish) The hands.handsoapA (bar or liquid) soap for the hands.handsomeHaving a pleasing appearance, good-looking, attractive, particularly:handspanThe distance between the outstretched tips of the little finger and thumb when used as a unit of measurement.handtameTame and accustomed to being held in the hand; (by extension) mild; meek; humble; docilehandtoolAlternative form of hand tool.handwashA liquid soap for washing the hands.handwave(literally) The wave of a hand.handwavy(informal, of a demonstration, proof, or explanation) Missing important details or logical steps, perhaps instead appealing to laymen, common sense, tradition, intuition, or examples.handwearClothing to be worn on the hands, such as gloves.handwell(Canada) A small manhole.handwipeA moist towelette for cleaning the hands.handworkWork done by the hands, as opposed to by machine.handwritmanuscript; any nonprinted or handwritten texthandycamAlternative form of handicam.handyish(informal) Somewhat handy.handyman(informal) A person who does small tasks and odd jobs, especially building repairs and the like.handymaxOf a freight ship: which has a small cargo capacity (40,000 - 50,000 DWT). Member of the handysize class.handymenplural of handymanhanepoot(South Africa) The muscat blanc d'Alexandrie.hangableAble to be hung or suspended.hangaredHaving a specified number or kind of hangars.hangbirdA Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula), whose nest is suspended from the limb of a tree.hangfireAlternative form of hang fire.hangingsplural of hanginghangment(UK, regional, obsolete) The devil; the dickens; mischief.hangnailA loose, narrow strip of nail tissue protruding from the side edge and anchored near the base of a fingernail or toenail.hangnestA nest that hangs down like a bag or pocket, generally from a tree branch.hangoutsplural of hangouthangoverNegative effects, such as headache or nausea, caused by previous drunkenness due to (excessive) consumption of alcohol.hangtailWith the tail hanging limply.hangtime(skateboarding, American football) The length of time something can stay in the air.hankeredsimple past and past participle of hankerhankererA person who hankershanksite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-dipyramidal mineral containing carbon, chlorine, oxygen, potassium, sodium, and sulfur.hanseledsimple past and past participle of hanselhanumansplural of hanumanhapaloteThe jumping mouse.hapatomaMisspelling of hepatoma.haphtaraAlternative form of Haftarah.hapkeite(mineralogy) A meteoric mineral composed of silicon and iron.haploidsplural of haploidhaploidy(genetics) The state of being haploidhaplopiaBinocular single vision, as opposed to diplopia.haplosis(biology) The halving of the number of chromosomes during meiosis, resulting in the haploid numberhaplotig(genetics) A contig of clones that have the same haplotype.haploweb(genetics) A graphical representation of related haplotypeshapludox(geology) A haplic udoxhappenedsimple past and past participle of happenhappenerA person who makes things happen.happiestsuperlative form of happy: most happyhappyish(informal) Somewhat happy.haptamerMisspelling of heptamer.haptenic(immunology) Of or pertaining to a haptenhapteronA branched swelling at the base of an aquatic plant (such as an alga) that it uses to fix itself in placehapticalAlternative form of haptic.haptoralRelating to a haptorhaptotax(biology) To move by means of haptotaxishaquebutObsolete spelling of hagbut.haquetonAlternative form of aketon.harakeke(New Zealand) New Zealand flax, Phormium tenaxharakiriAlternative spelling of hara-kiri.haramaki(fashion) A bellyband: a band of cloth worn around the abdomen to preserve stomach qi and boost circulation.harambeeA traditional Kenyan community self-help event or organization.haramize(transitive, rare) To make (something) haram.harangueAn impassioned, disputatious public speech.harassedSubject to harassment.harasserOne who harasses.harassesthird-person singular simple present indicative of harassharateenA plain weave woolen material with coarser weft than warp yarns, watered and stamped and pressed together with a hot press, produced in England in the 18th and early 19th century and used for upholstery.harbinge(obsolete, transitive) To lodge, stay.harboredsimple past and past participle of harborharborerUS standard spelling of harbourer.harborowObsolete form of harbor.harboursplural of harbourhardbackA book with a solid binding.hardbakeA hard confection made of boiled brown sugar or molasses with almonds, flavoured with orange or lemon juice, similar to a nougat.hardball(ball games) In baseball, a type of ball and baseball game, as opposed to softball.hardbassA subgenre of electronic music from Russia, characterized by heavy basslines and a fast tempo.hardbeamA hornbeam tree (Carpinus spp.)hardbillAlternative spelling of hard-bill.hardbodyAn attractive body enhanced through weightlifting.hardboilAlternative form of hard-boil.hardcaseAlternative form of hard case.hardcoal(mining, geology) Anthracite.hardcoatA coating that provides a hard, protective layer.hardcodeAlternative spelling of hard code.hardcopyAlternative form of hard copyhardcoreHaving an extreme dedication to a certain activity.harddiskAlternative form of hard disk.hardenedsimple past and past participle of hardenhardenerOne who, or that which, hardens.hardface(metalworking) To apply a harder or tougher material to (a base metal) by welding.hardfernA deer fern, any of species Struthiopteris spicant (syn. Blechnum spicant) of ferns of Europe and northwestern America.hardflip(skateboarding) A trick that combines a frontside pop shuvit with a kickflip.hardhackA plant, the steeplebush, of either species Spiraea tomentosa, of eastern North American, or Spiraea douglasii, of western North America.hardhatsplural of hardhathardheadOne who is practical or hardheaded.hardiestsuperlative form of hardy: most hardyhardkillAlternative spelling of hard kill.hardline(business) A retail product collection consisting primarily of hardware targeting the do-it-yourself customer.hardlink(computing) Alternative form of hard link.hardlock(video games) A situation where a game becomes unplayable or unresponsive due to a glitch, making further progress or action impossible.hardluckAlternative form of hard-luck.hardnessThe quality of being hard.hardnoseAlternative form of hard-nose.hardover(aviation, uncountable) The condition where a control surface or actuator has moved to its extreme limit.hardpack(uncountable) A material (such as dirt, gravel, or snow) compressed into a hard, smooth surface for roads etc.hardrock(mining) Rock containing ore from which minerals are extracted.hardshipDifficulty or trouble; hard times.hardsomeCharacterised by hardness; stern; severe; difficulthardspun(dated) Firmly twisted in spinning.hardstep(music) A subgenre of drum and bass music characterised by a gritty production style and urban feel.hardsuit(science fiction) A powered exoskeleton.hardtack(nautical) A large, hard biscuit made from unleavened flour and water; formerly used as a long-term staple food aboard ships.hardtail(countable, uncountable) (A) jack (edible fish of the genus Caranx or Trachurus).hardveld(Botswana) A type of terrain characterized by rocky outcrops and hard soil.hardware(informal) Equipment.hardwearMisspelling of hardware.hardwireAlternative spelling of hard-wire.hardwood(countable, mostly in botany and forestry) The wood from any dicotyledonous tree, without regard to its hardness.hardwork(nonstandard) Alternative form of hard work.harebellA perennial flowering plant, Campanula rotundifolia, native to the Northern Hemisphere, with blue, bell-like flowers.harefeetplural of harefootharefootA long, narrow foot, extending forward (in some dog breeds).harekind(rare) Hares, taken collectively.hareleaf(US) Any plant in the genus Lagophylla- annual flowers of the western US having leaves covered by dense, soft hairs reminiscent of a rabbit's fur.harelikeCharacteristic of, or resembling a hare.hareling(rare) A young or diminutive hare.harelipsplural of harelipharemismThe practice of keeping a harem.harewoodstained sycamore maple wood, used in cabinet makingharicoed(cooking, archaic) Prepared as a haricot (a stew of lamb and vegetables).haricotsplural of haricotharigals(Scotland, obsolete) The heart, liver and lungs of an animal.harigata(historical) A Japanese dildo (artificial phallus).harikari(proscribed) Alternative form of hara-kiri.harikiriAlternative spelling of hara-kiri.harkenedsimple past and past participle of harkenharkener(American spelling) Alternative spelling of hearkener.harlekinObsolete form of harlequin.harlotryThe trade of a harlot; prostitution.harmablesusceptible to harmharmalinAlternative form of harmaline.harmalol(organic chemistry) An alkaloid, 1-methyl-4,9-dihydro-3H-pyrido[3,4-b]indol-7-ol, found in the seeds of the harmal plantharmfullArchaic form of harmful.harmlessIncapable of causing harm or danger; safe.harmonia(music) A harmonic mode in ancient Greek music, characterized by a particular set of chords and rhythmic patterns.harmonicPertaining to harmony.harmostyThe rank or office of a harmost.haroseth(Judaism) A paste made of fruits and nuts eaten at Passover, representing the mortar mixed by the Israelites during their slavery in Egypt.harpagon(obsolete) A grappling hook.harpings(nautical) The front part of the wales of a vessel, around the bow and fastened to the stem; used to provide protection from the seas.harplessWithout a harp.harplikeResembling a harp or the sound of harp musicharpoonsplural of harpoonharpress(archaic) A female harpist.harpyishResembling a harpy; ravenous or shrewish.harridanA vicious and scolding woman, especially an older one.harriersplural of harrierharrowedsimple past and past participle of harrowharrowerOne who harrows.harrumphAlternative spelling of harumph.harryingpresent participle and gerund of harryharshensthird-person singular simple present indicative of harshenharshestsuperlative form of harsh: most harshharshishSomewhat harsh.hartbees(South Africa) Alternative form of hartebeest.hartleysplural of hartleyhartwortA coarse umbelliferous plant of Europe (Tordylium maximum) or any plant of genus Tordylium.haruspexA soothsayer or priest in Ancient Rome (originally Etruscan) who practiced haruspicy, divination by inspecting entrails.harvestsplural of harvesthasapikoA Greek folk dance from Constantinople.hasbarat(slang, derogatory) A hasbarist.hasbeensplural of hasbeenhashable(computing) That can be hashed.hashbang(computing) A shebang (#! character sequence).hashcodeAlternative spelling of hash code.hasheeshRare spelling of hashish.hashflag(Internet) A non-Unicode pictogram, similar to an emoji, automatically appended to a trending and often branded hashtag in a tweet.hashhead(slang) A user of the drug hashish.hashiokiA Japanese stand for holding chopsticks.hashlikeResembling or characteristic of hash (mixed meat and potatoes etc.).hashlockA Bitcoin feature that restricts the spending of an output or multiple outputs until a specified piece of data is publicly revealed.hashmarkAlternative form of hash mark.hashpipeAlternative form of hash pipe.hashrateThe network hashrate; the estimated number of hashes generated by the entire mining network.hashtreeAlternative form of hash tree.hassagayArchaic form of assegai.hasslingpresent participle and gerund of hasslehassocksplural of hassockhassockyHaving or characterised by hassocks, or clumps of vegetation.hastated(botany) Alternative form of hastate.hasteful(dated) hasty; rapid; speedyhastenedsimple past and past participle of hastenhastenerAgent noun of hasten: one who hastens.hastiestsuperlative form of hasty: most hastyhastingsplural of hastinghatboxesplural of hatboxhatbrushA kind of clothesbrush for use on hats.hatcheck(US) A room, in a theatre or other such venue, in which hats and other garments may be stored.hatchelsplural of hatchelhatcheryA facility where eggs are hatched under artificial conditions, especially those of fish or poultry.hatchetsplural of hatchethatchetyResembling a hatchet.hatching(art, drawing, drafting) A method of shading areas of a drawing or diagram with fine parallel lines.hatchite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing arsenic, lead, silver, sulfur, and thallium.hatchureAlternative form of hachure.hatchwayA means of passing through a wall or floor, having a hatch (especially on a ship); a doorway with a hatch rather than a door.hateableAlternative form of hatable.hateblogA blog dedicated to expressing intense disapproval or hatred of someone or something.hatefestPlentiful expressions of hate for something, or an event typified by such expressions.hatefuck(slang, vulgar) Alternative form of hate fuck.hatefullObsolete form of hateful.hatelessFree from hate.hatelikeResembling or characteristic of hate.hatemailAlternative form of hate mail.haterade(slang) Hatred, as a metaphorical beverage.hateship(fandom slang) A ship involving characters with an adversarial relationship.hatesiteA website focusing on the expression of hatred towards a person or topic.hatesomeMarked by hate; displaying or expressing hatred; hatefulhatguardA string or cord used to keep a hat on the wearer's head.hatmakerSomeone who makes hats.hatoradeAn imaginary drink which haters are said to be drinking.hatredly(rare, nonstandard) Through or in a manner indicating hatred; hatefully.hatschekRare spelling of háček.hatstand(UK, slang) Crazy, insane.hatteria(dated) The tuatara.hattrickAlternative form of hat trick; three goals in one game.hauberksplural of hauberkhauckite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-dihexagonal dipyramidal mineral containing carbon, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, sulfur, and zinc.hauerite(mineralogy) A manganese sulfide mineral, MnS₂, that forms reddish-brown or black octahedral crystals.haughtly(obsolete) Haughtily.haulableCapable of being hauled.hauliersplural of haulierhaulyardAlternative spelling of halyard.haunchedFitted with haunches (squat vertical support structures).haunchesplural of haunchhauntersplural of haunterhauntingpresent participle and gerund of haunthauriant(heraldry) Of a fish, etc.: in a vertical orientation, with its head up (to chief) and tail down (to base).haurientAlternative spelling of hauriant.hausfrauAlternative letter-case form of Hausfrau.haustralRelating to the haustra.haustrum(anatomy) Any of the small pouches of the colon caused by sacculation, giving the colon its segmented appearance.hautboisAny of a family of organ stops that contain reeds.hautboysplural of hautboyhauyniteAlternative form of haüynite.havaldarAlternative form of havildar.haveableAlternative form of havable.havelockA cap incorporating a cloth hanging down the sides and back, to protect the ears and neck; often created ad hoc by placing a kerchief on the head and holding it in place with a cap.havenage(archaic) Dues paid for using a harbour or port.haveringpresent participle and gerund of haverhaversin(trigonometry) Abbreviation of haversine.havildahAlternative form of havildar.havildar(South Asia) An noncommissioned officer rank in parts of India, later a specific military rank of the British Indian Army and of the modern armies of India and Pakistan, equivalent to sergeant.havlagahThe Haganah policy of abstaining from revenge on Arab groups who attacked Jewish settlements during the British Mandate.havockedsimple past and past participle of havochawaiite(geology) An olivine basalt intermediate between alkali olivine and mugearite.hawfinchA large Eurasian finch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes), with a thick bill.hawkbellA small round metal bell used in falconry, attached to the leg of the bird.hawkbillA style of blade with a hooked end (so named for its fancied resemblance to a hawk's bill).hawkbitsplural of hawkbithawkeyedAlternative form of hawk-eyed.hawkfishAny of various tropical, perciform marine fish of the family Cirrhitidae, found around the coral reefs of the western and eastern Atlantic and Indo-Pacific.hawkingsplural of hawkinghawklessWithout hawks.hawklikeReminiscent of a hawk.hawklingA small, young, or immature hawk.hawkmothAlternative form of hawk moth.hawknoseA nose shaped like a hawk's beak.hawksbitAlternative spelling of hawkbit.hawkshaw(dated, 19th century) A detective.hawkweedAny species of plant of the genus Hieracium and its segregate genus Pilosella, in the sunflower family (Asteraceae).hawthornAny of various shrubs and small trees of the genus Crataegus having small, apple-like fruits and thorny brancheshaxonite(mineralogy) An iron nickel carbide mineral.haybalesplural of haybalehaybiomeThe bacterial biome of hay when used as fodderhaycocksplural of haycockhaydamak(chiefly historical) a Ukrainian (often Cossack) insurgent against Poland-Lithuania in the 18th century.hayfeverAlternative spelling of hay fever.hayforksplural of hayforkhayhenny(rare) A small biting midge (especially in Latin America); a noseeum.hayloftsplural of haylofthaymaker(agriculture) A person or machine which harvests or prepares tall grass for use as animal fodder.haymowerA person who cuts grass to make hay, especially using a traditional scythe.haypence(archaic, dialect, nonstandard) halfpencehayracksplural of hayrackhayridesplural of hayridehayseedsplural of hayseedhayshockSynonym of haycock.haystackA mound, pile, or stack of stored hay.haywagonAlternative spelling of hay wagon.haywardsplural of haywardhazardedsimple past and past participle of hazardhazarderOne who ventures or hazards.hazardry(obsolete) Gambling.hazelessWithout haze, especially a heat haze.hazelhenA hazel grouse.hazelineAn alcoholic distillate of witch hazel.hazelnutThe fruit of the hazel, especially Corylus avellana, which is grown commercially.hazenite(mineralogy) A water-soluble crystalline phosphate mineral, found in Mono Lake, made by Lyngbya cyanobacteria (“blue-green algae”)hazinessThe characteristic of being hazy.hazlenutMisspelling of hazelnut.haznadarAlternative form of hazinedar.hazuoshi(sumo) The act of pushing the opponent with hands beneath his armpitshazwasteHazardous waste.hazzanimplural of hazzanheadache(medicine) A pain or ache in the head.headachySuffering from a headacheheadbandA strip of fabric worn around the head.headbangTo engage in headbanging, the vigorous movement of the head in time to music.headboltA bolt that is used to secure the head of something (such as the cylinder head of an internal combustion engine).headbonkAn affectionate bump with the head, typically by an animal; headbumpheadbumpA light nudge or bump done with the head as an affectionate gesture, typically by an animal.headbutt(transitive) To deliver a sharp blow by driving the head into an opponent or object.headcase(informal, derogatory, countable) A mentally unbalanced, unpredictable person, especially one who displays aggressive behavior.headcastA cast (moulding) of a person's headheadcode(rail transport, UK) A code used to distinguish classes of train for the benefit of signalmen, formerly by using white oil lamps (or white discs) placed on brackets on the front of the locomotive. The various lamp positions defined the class of train.headcoilAlternative form of head coil.headdeskUsed to express frustration or irritated disbelief, from the tendency of annoyed or irritated people to want to repeatedly bang their heads against their desk.headedly(in combination) In the specified headed mannerheadered(computing) Provided with a header.headfast(nautical) A rope at the bows of a ship used to fasten it to a wharf, etc.headfireA smaller fire moving in front of a larger one spread by the wind.headfishThe sunfish (of family Molidae).headflipA quick movement of the head that changes its orientation.headfold(anatomy) A ventral fold formed by growth of the embryonic headheadfuck(slang, vulgar) Anything confusing that interferes with the usual functioning of the brain.headgameAlternative form of head game.headgateA moveable framework designed to hold still the heads of cattle for various procedures.headgear(uncountable) Anything worn on the head, such as a hat, hood, helmet, etc.headhairHair which grows on the head.headhighTall so as to reach one's head.headhood(linguistics) The property of being a syntactic or morphological head.headhunt(transitive) To cut off, and preserve, the heads of one's enemies.headiestsuperlative form of heady: most headyheadingsplural of headingheadlampAn individual headlight, particularly of a motor vehicle.headlandCoastal land that juts into the sea.headlessWithout a head (body part).headliceplural of headlouseheadlikeHaving the form of a head or a skull.headline(journalism) The heading or title of a magazine or newspaper article.headlingHeadlong; precipitately.headloadA load carried on the head.headlockA wrestling move where the attacker puts their arm tightly round their opponent's head, which the opponent can't easily escape from.headlongWith the head first or down.headlossThe difference in pressure between points in a hydraulic system of piping as a result of friction, elevation change etc.headmarkA headland marking the limit of a field.headmate(multiplicity slang) One of the personalities, identities, or selves in a person with dissociative identity disorder or another form of multiplicity.headmold(architecture) A hoodmold.headmostClosest to the front of a group or packheadnoteA note at the head of a page, chapter, dictionary entry, or other document element.headoverA knitted garment worn on the head, somewhat like a balaclava.headpinsplural of headpinheadpoleThe broad end of a lanceolate diatom.headpostA bedpost at the head of a bed.headraceThe part of a millrace that brings water to the millwheel.headrailThe supporting rail of a blind (such as a Venetian blind) that encloses its mechanism; a headbox.headrestThe part of a seat designed to support the sitter's head.headringA band of hair and grass worn on the head by married Zulu men.headroomThe vertical clearance above someone's head, as in a tunnel, doorway etc; room (space) for one's head.headrope(nautical) The part of a bolt rope that is sewn to the upper edge or head of a sail.headrushA sudden feeling of dizziness and/or euphoria, such as:headsail(nautical) Any sail (of a sailing vessel) set forward of the foremost mast.headsetsplural of headsetheadshipThe position of a head or chief.headshopAlternative form of head shop.headshotA portrait for branding or social media.headsignThe sign on the front of a bus or train indicating its direction, destination, route number, or other pertinent information.headsmanAn executioner whose method of dispatching the condemned is decapitation.headsmenplural of headsmanheadspinAn athletic or breakdancing move in which a person balances on the head while rotating along the vertical axis of the body.headstay(nautical) Synonym of forestay.headterm(linguistics), (terminology), (terminography) A term used as the title of a section, particularly in a terminological dictionary.headtubeThe front tube of the frame of a bicycle.headwall(geography) The highest cliff of a glacial cirque.headward(geology) Cutting backwards or upstream above the original source.headwearClothing worn on the head (e.g. hats, helmets, headdresses, headscarves).headwind(nautical, physics) A wind that blows directly against the course of a vehicle, like an aircraft, train, or ship.headwordA word (or compound term) used as the title of a list entry or section, particularly in a dictionary, encyclopedia, or thesaurus.headworkMental or intellectual labour; the use of logic and clear thinking.headwrapAn article of headwear in the form of a piece of cloth of any convenient shape, such as a scarf, a strip, a triangle, or a square, variously secured, typically by knotting.headyard(nautical) Foreyard.healableReceptive to treatment or cure.healingsplural of healingheallessIncapable of being made whole or well; cureless; incurable; unhealable.healsome(dialectal, Scotland) Wholesome; healthful.healthen(transitive) To add health to; make whole or healthy; strengthen.healthieA selfie taken during a workout session, typically to show one's commitment to health and fitness.heanling(rare) A base, abject, or humble person; a wretch.heapableCapable of being formed into a heap.heapingsA large amount.heapmeal(rare, largely obsolete) In heaps, or heap by heap; in large quantities or numbers.heapsort(computing) A sorting algorithm based on the heap data structure.hearableThat can be heard; audiblehearably(formal, especially sociology or sociolinguistics) Audibly, auditorily; discernable through hearing.hearingsplural of hearinghearkensthird-person singular simple present indicative of hearkenhearsome(rare) Ready to hear; obedient; compliant; dutiful; devout.heartakeObsolete spelling of heartache.heartcut(chemistry) A portion of material separated by chromatography that is subjected to heartcuttingheartensthird-person singular simple present indicative of heartenheartfulAn amount of emotion considered to be present in the heart.heartiercomparative form of hearty: more heartyheartiesplural of heartyheartilyIn a hearty manner.heartingpresent participle and gerund of heartheartnutThe edible seed of a Japanese species of walnut, Juglans ailantifolia.heartpeaheartseed (plant)heartrotA disease producing decay in the hearts of trees, caused by the mycelia of various fungi.heatableCapable of being heated.heatbankAlternative form of heat bank.heatedlyIn a heated manner.heathensplural of heathenheathersplural of heatherheatheryOf, pertaining to, or abundant in heather.heatingsplural of heatingheatpipeA pipe used for transmitting heatheatplotSynonym of heat map.heatpumpAlternative form of heat pump.heatsickunwell from exposure to heatheatsink(transitive) To fit with a heat sink.heatspotA spot that is hotter than the surrounding area.heauenlyObsolete spelling of heavenly.heavenedsimple past and past participle of heavenheavenly(religion) Of or pertaining to Heaven, the eternal celestial abode of God or the gods.heaviestsuperlative form of heavy: most heavyheavyishSomewhat heavy.heavyset(of a person) Overweight.hebdomad(Gnosticism) A group of seven world-creating archons (supernatural beings) often regarded as somewhat hostile; also, a term of address for the Demiurge (“a being sometimes seen as the creator of evil”).hebetant(obsolete) Causing lethargy.hebetude(now uncommon) Mental lethargy or dullness.hecatomb(transitive) To provide (someone or something) with a hecatomb.hechsherA certification that a food product or establishment is kosher.heckfire(humorous, euphemistic) hellfirehecklersplural of hecklerhecklingpresent participle and gerund of hecklehectacre(nonstandard, erroneous) Hectare.hectagonA polygon with 100 edges, vertices, and angles.hectaresplural of hectarehectical(archaic) hectichecticlyAlternative form of hectically.hectoamp(metrology) An SI unit of electrical current equal to 10² amps. Symbol: hhectogon(geometry) A polygon having a hundred sides.hectoredsimple past of hectorhectorerOne who hectors or bullies.hectorly(archaic) Resembling a hector; bullying, insolent, or taunting.hederate(chemistry, obsolete) Any salt of hederic acid, an organic compound first extracted from ivy seeds, now called hederagenin.hedgehog(US) Any of several spiny mammals, such as the porcupine, that are similar to the hedgehog.hedgehop(intransitive) Of an aircraft: to fly very close to the ground, such that evasive manoeuvres need to be taken to avoid obstacles.hedgepig(Berkshire and Oxfordshire) A hedgehog.hedgerowA row of closely planted bushes or trees forming a hedge.hedgetopThe top of a hedge.hedonics(psychology) The ethical study of pleasurehedonism(ethics, uncountable) The philosophical belief that happiness, particularly sensual pleasure, is the highest good in life.hedonistSomeone devoted to hedonism.hedonium(philosophy of artificial intelligence, rare) Matter arranged in a way that produces pleasure or happiness as efficiently as possible, as might be encouraged by philosophical hedonism.heedfullArchaic form of heedful.heedlessUnaware; without noticing; careless; inattentive.heelballA mixture of wax and lampblack used to polish shoes, and in brass rubbing.heelbone(anatomy) The bone of the heel; the calcaneus.heelflip(skateboarding) A flip trick where the skateboarder kicks the board in order to make it flip 360 degrees along its long axis.heelhookAlternative form of heel hook.heellessWithout a heel.heelpalmAlternative form of heel-palm.heelpath(US) The bank of a canal opposite, and corresponding to, that of the towpath.heelpost(nautical) The post supporting the outer end of a propeller shaft.heelside(board sports) the side of the board nearest the heel.heeltapsplural of heeltapheelworkA routine in dog shows in which the dog moves at the handler's heels, sometimes choreographed to music.heemraad(historical) A member of such a council.hefemale(rare, usually derogatory and offensive) A trans man or trans boy.heftableCapable of being lifted.heftiestsuperlative form of hefty: most heftyhegemonsplural of hegemonhegemony(formal) Domination, influence, or authority over another, especially by one political group over a society or by one nation over others.hegumeneA female hegumen.heideite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic steel gray mineral containing chromium, iron, sulfur, and titanium.heighdayAlternative form of heyday.heightenTo make high; to raise higher; to elevate.heirhead(slang, derogatory) The foolish heir to a large fortune.heirhoodThe state or condition of being an heir; heirshipheirlessWithout an heir.heirloomA valued possession that has been passed down through the generations.heirshipThe status of being heir to something or someoneheistingpresent participle and gerund of heisthekhsherAlternative form of hechsher.heleniteA greenish artificial gem, made by melting and vitrifying volcanic ash from the 1980 eruption of Mount Saint Helens.heleniumAny of various flowering plants, of the genus Helenium, the dried leaves of which were once used to make a form of snuff.helepoleAlternative form of helepolis.heliacalOf or relating to the rising of a star when it first becomes visible just before sunrise in the eastern sky, having previously been made invisible by sunlight, or the analogous situation of its setting just after sunset.heliastsplural of heliasthelibaseA base location from which helicopter missions are flown, offering servicing and refuelling facilities.helicase(biochemistry) An enzyme required for DNA unwinding.helicate(chemistry) Any of various polymeric compounds that have a helical structurehelicene(chemistry) Any polycyclic aromatic or heteroaromatic compound, consisting of at least five ortho-fused rings arranged to give a helically-shaped chiral molecule.heliciidAny plant of the subtribe Heliciinaehelicine(uncommon) Of, related to, or being a helix.helicityThe quality of being helical.helicoidHaving the form of a flattened helix.helicopt(rare, dated, nonstandard) To helicopter.helideck(nautical) A platform (on a vessel or offshore structure) allowing helicopters to land and take off.helilift(transitive) To transport (troops) by helicopter.heliodonA mechanical device, used in architecture, for demonstrating the sun's motion relative to a building.heliodorA richly coloured form of golden beryl found in southwest Africa.helional(organic chemistry) The aromatic aldehyde 3-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-2-methylpropanal that is used commercially as a fragrancehelipadsplural of helipadheliport(aviation) A facility, such as a small airport, designed to let helicopters take off and land.helislab(physics) A relatively large cluster of liquid crystal molecules having a common helical axis.helispot(US) A designated location near a fire where it is safe for firefighters' helicopters to land and take off.helistopA place where a helicopter can land.helitackA member of a team of wildland firefighters who are transported by helicopter to fight a fire.helitron(physics) A tunable form of microwave oscillator.helixaseMisspelling of helicase.helixingpresent participle and gerund of helixhellbentAlternative spelling of hell-bent.hellbornBorn or originated in hell.hellbred(archaic, poetic) Produced in Hell.hellbrewA horrible liquid mixture.hellcatsplural of hellcathelldesk(slang, derogatory, computing) A help desk.hellfareDeplorable welfare; welfare that causes more anguish than good.hellfire(uncountable) The fire of Hell.hellhole(slang, derogatory, idiomatic) A place of intense hatred, misery, or turmoil.hellionsplural of hellionhellkiteA person who is cruel and wicked, like a devil.helloingpresent participle and gerund of hellohellrideA hellish journey or experience.hellsite(Internet slang, humorous) A social media platform (particularly Facebook, TikTok, Twitter or Tumblr) that attracts users despite issues with its design, functionality, or culture.hellsomeMarked by hell or hellishnesshelluvanAlternative form of helluva; used before a vowel sound.helmetedHaving or wearing a helmet, or having the appearance of wearing a helmet.helmetteObsolete form of helmet.helminthA parasitic worm; a fluke, tapeworm, or nematode.helmitolHexamethylenetetramine anhydromethylene citrate, an analgesic and urinary antiseptic.helmlessWithout a helm (steering apparatus of a ship).helmsmanA member of a ship's crew who is responsible for steering.helmsmenplural of helmsmanhelonium(inorganic chemistry) Synonym of helium hydride.helotageThe condition of a helot.helotismThe permanent oppression of a nominally free group of peoplehelpableCapable of being helped.helpdeskAlternative form of help desk.helpfile(computing) A computer file explaining how to use the associated software.helpfullArchaic spelling of helpful.helpingsplural of helpinghelplessUnable to defend oneself.helpline(telecommunications) A telephone service (or (by extension) one using email, SMS, or the Web) which offers help to those who call, as either a public emergency service or customer service.helpmateA person who supplies help or companionship.helpmeetA helpful partner, particularly a spouse.helpsome(UK dialectal) Marked by a readiness or a willingness to help; characteristically helpful.hemabate(medicine) A solution of prostaglandin used to control postpartum bleedinghemaciteA material made from sawdust and the blood of slaughtered animals, used in the late 19th century for doorknobs, buttons, etc.hemacyteAlternative form of hemocyte.hemateinAn oxidized derivative of haematoxylin, used in staining.hematicsplural of hematichematineAn artificial magnetic material, a barium-strontium ferrite, used in jewellery.hematinsplural of hematinhematite(mineralogy) An iron ore, mainly peroxide of iron, Fe₂O₃: iron(III) oxide.hematoid(biology) Resembling blood.hematoma(pathology) A swelling of blood, usually clotted, which forms as a result of broken blood vessels.hemelikeResembling a heme.hemiarchEither half of an archhemibody(anatomy) Either half of the bodyhemibulb(anatomy) Either half of the olfactory bulbhemicarp(botany) A mericarp.hemiclit(informal) Synonym of hemiclitoris.hemicord(anatomy) Each side of a spinal cord (separated by the midline)hemicube(geometry) An abstract regular polyhedron containing half the faces of a cube.hemidineA particular steroid glycoside.hemidomeSynonym of semidome.hemifaceOne side of an individual's face.hemiloop(anatomy) Half of a loop, especially of the bowel.heminodeThe end of a myelinated segment of a neuronhemiobol(historical) A coin worth half an obol.hemiolicIn the proportion of 1½ to 1, or 3 to 2.hemionidSynonym of hemione.hemionusObsolete form of hemione.hemiopsyDated form of hemiopsia.hemipeen(informal) Synonym of hemipenis.hemipene(zoology) Synonym of hemipenis.hemipodeAny of a small group of birds containing 15 species, all but one of which are in the genus Turnix.hemipons(anatomy) Either the left or right half of the ponshemipore(biochemistry) A structural unit of some proteins consisting of three helical transmembranes domains.hemipter(zoology) Any organism of the order Hemiptera, including cicadas, aphids, planthoppers, leafhoppers, and shield bugs.hemisect(anatomy, transitive) To divide along the mesial plane or median plane.hemisineA particular steroid glycoside.hemisome(genetics) A coil of DNA, surrounding a core of four histones, in a centromerehemitone(music, archaic) A semitone.hemivein(anatomy) Either of a pair of veins, typically in the retinahemlinedHaving a (specified kind of) hemline.hemlinesplural of hemlinehemlocksplural of hemlockhemlockyCovered with hemlock.hemloite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal gray mineral containing aluminum, antimony, arsenic, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, titanium, and vanadium.hemmingsplural of hemminghemoclip(surgery) A small metal clip used to prevent bleeding.hemocoelAlternative form of haemocoel.hemocyte(cytology) Any blood cell, especially that of an invertebratehemogramA detailed record of various blood tests.hemolyseAlternative form of hemolyze.hemolyzeTo subject to hemolysis.hemosideA particular steroid glycoside.hemosomeA liposome found in bloodhemostat(medicine) An instrument that clamps blood vessels to diminish or halt blood flow.hemotubeA tubular container for blood sampleshemovore(biology) An organism that ingests blood as the main part of its diet; examples of hemovores include leeches, fleas, ticks, mosquitos, vampire bats, and the vampire ground finch.hemozoinA disposal product formed from the digestion of blood by certain parasites.hempbushAlternative form of hemp bush.hemplikeResembling hemp or some aspect of it.hempmilkAlternative spelling of hemp milk.hempseedThe seed of the hemp plant, used as high-protein food or fishing bait.hempvineAny plant of the genus Mikania.hempweedAny of various plants of the genus Eupatorium.hempwortAny plant of the family Cannabaceae; a hemp or hop.hemusite(mineralogy) An isometric gray mineral containing copper, molybdenum, sulfur, and tin.henchboyA young henchmanhenchmanA loyal and trusted follower or subordinate.henchmenplural of henchmanhendecadA set of eleven things.hendecyl(dated, organic chemistry) undecylhendibeh(dated) The common chicory (Cichorium intybus).henequenA tropical American agave, Agave fourcroydes, whose thick, sword-shaped leaves yield a coarse reddish fibre used in making rope etc.henequinAlternative form of jeniquen.heneuite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing calcium, carbon, hydrogen, magnesium, oxygen, and phosphorus.henhouseSynonym of hencoop.henhussy(obsolete) A girl or woman who tends chickens.heniquenAlternative form of henequen.heniquinAlternative form of henequen.hennaingpresent participle and gerund of hennahenologyThe philosophical discourse on "The One" that appears most notably in the philosophy of Plotinus.henpecksthird-person singular simple present indicative of henpeckhenroostA place used by hens for roosting.henryite(mineralogy) An isometric gray mineral containing copper, silver, and tellurium.heparineMisspelling of heparin.hepaticaAny of the herbaceous plants in the genus Hepatica of the buttercup family, notably the common hepatica.hepaticsplural of hepatichepatiseAlternative form of hepatize.hepatism(pathology) The symptoms of liver disease.hepatite(mineralogy, dated) A variety of barite that emits a foetid odour when rubbed or heated.hepatize(transitive) To impregnate with sulphureted hydrogen gas (formerly called hepatic gas).hepatoidSimilar in appearance to hepatic tissuehepatoma(pathology) A cancer originating in the liver.hepcidinA hormone produced by the liver that regulates iron homeostasis in mammals.hepialid(zoology) Any member of family Hepialidae of ghost moths.heptadicof, or relating to a heptad; sevenfoldheptaene(organic chemistry) Any unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon having seven double bondsheptagonA polygon with seven sides and seven angles.heptahexA polyhex composed of seven hexagonsheptamerAn oligomer having seven subunits.heptanalheptanaldehydeheptanesplural of heptaneheptanol(organic chemistry) Any of many isomers of the saturated aliphatic alcohol having seven carbon atomsheptaose(biochemistry) Alternative form of heptose.heptaoxo(chemistry, in combination) A chemical compound with seven oxygen atoms with double bonds.heptapodSomething with seven legs.heptarcha heptarchistheptenal(organic chemistry) Any of several isomeric unsaturated aldehydes that have seven carbon atomsheptenyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A radical derived from a hepteneheptitol(biochemistry) Any alditol having seven carbon atomsheptosesplural of heptoseheptosyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any univalent radical derived from a heptoseheptupleSynonym of septuple.heptylic(chemistry, archaic) Pertaining to, or derived from, heptyl or heptane.heraldedsimple past and past participle of heraldheralderOne who heralds something.heraldicOf, or relating to heraldry or heralds.heraldry(countable) An armorial ensign along with its history and description.herbagedCovered with grass.herbagesplural of herbageherbariaplural of herbariumherbeletAlternative form of herblet.herblessDestitute of herbs or vegetation.herblikeResembling or characteristic of a herb.herbloreThe traditional knowledge, teaching, or study of herbs; herbalism.hercarraAlternative form of harkara.herculin(biochemistry) myogenic factor 6, a myogenic regulatory factorherdableCapable of being herded.herdbookA book listing the pedigrees of one or more herds of livestock.herdboysplural of herdboyherdlessWithout a herd.herdlikeResembling or characteristic of a herd, especially in having a propensity to follow blindly after a leader.herdmateAny animal that is in the same herd as anotherherdsboyA boy who herds animals.herdsmanA person who tends livestock, especially cows and sheep; especially, the foreman among a group of such farmworkers, usually with more knowledge and experience.herdsmenplural of herdsmanherdwideThroughout a herd.hereaway(regional) hereabouts, around hereheredityHereditary transmission of the physical and genetic qualities of parents to their offspring; the biological law by which living beings tend to repeat their characteristics in their descendants.herefore(now formal) For this reason; on this account; therefore.herefrom(formal) from this, from hereheregeldDanegeld (a tax raised to pay tribute to Vikings in mediaeval Europe)hereintoInto this circumstance, matter, place, or situation; into this.heremite(obsolete) A hermit; an eremite.hereness(philosophy) The property of being here; existence, dasein.herepathA wide Anglo-Saxon military road connecting burhsheresiac(very rare) hereticalheresiesplural of heresyheretickObsolete form of heretic.hereticsplural of hereticheretikeArchaic spelling of heretic.heretoch(historical) Alternative form of heretog.heretoga(historical) An Anglo-Saxon army leader or commander; a general; a duke.heretrixAlternative form of heritrix.hereunto(archaic) Unto this; up until now; hereto.hereuponImmediately afterwards; at this.herewithwith this; especially, with this letter or communicationherezeldSynonym of heriot (“payment made to a lord on the death of a tenant”).herissonA beam or bar armed with iron spikes, and turning on a pivot, used to block up a passage.heritageAn inheritance; property that may be inherited.heritourObsolete spelling of heritor.heritrixA female heritor.hermaeid(zoology) Any gastropod in the family Hermaeidae.hermeticPertaining to alchemy or occult practices; magical, alchemical.hermiticOf, pertaining to, or typical of a hermit.hermitry(uncountable) The state of living as a hermit.hermittyLike, resembling, or characteristic of a hermit.herniaryPertaining to or associated with hernia.herniate(intransitive) Of a tissue, structure, or part of an organ: to protrude through the muscular tissue or the membrane by which it is normally contained, causing a hernia.hernioidResembling a hernia.hernshawObsolete form of heronsew.herodismAlternative letter-case form of Herodism.herohead(obsolete) herohoodherohoodThe quality, state, or condition of being a hero.heroickeObsolete spelling of heroic.heroicksObsolete form of heroics.heroicly(archaic) In a heroic way; heroically.heroinesplural of heroineheroinicOf or resembling a heroine, especially in distinction to the qualities of a male hero.heroismsplural of heroismheroizedsimple past and past participle of heroizeherolessWithout a hero.herolikeResembling or characteristic of a hero; heroic.heroness(nonstandard, rare) Heroism.heronsew(now dialectal) A heron (originally specifically when small or young).heroshipThe character or personality of a hero.herpelid(herpetology) Any member of the Herpelidae family of amphibiansherpetic(medicine) Of or pertaining to herpes, or to any herpesvirus or herpesvirus-caused disease.herptile(zoology, chiefly ecology) A reptile or amphibian.herringsplural of herringherstory(feminism) Any historical writing by or about women.herycanoObsolete spelling of hurricane.hesionid(zoology) Any polychaete worm of the family Hesionidae.hesitantTending to hesitate, wait, or proceed with caution or reservation.hesitate(intransitive) To stop or pause respecting decision or action; to be in suspense or uncertainty as to a determination.hesperinThe aglycone of hesperidinhessiansplural of hessianhetaeraeplural of hetaerahetaerasplural of hetaerahetaericOf or relating to a hetaera.hetairaiplural of hetairahetairasplural of hetairahetairiaAlternative form of hetaera.hetairicAlternative form of hetaeric.hetarene(chemistry) any heteroarenehetarismAlternative form of hetaerism.hetaryne(chemistry) Any heteroaryne.hetegonyThe study of the origin of the planets in the solar system.heucheraAny of the genus Heuchera of herbaceous perennial plants; coral bells, alumroot.heureticOf or relating to discovery or inventionhevamine(biochemistry) A chitinase present in the rubber tree Hevea brasiliensishexaaqua(inorganic chemistry) Six water molecules surrounding a metal atom in a complex ionhexacene(organic chemistry) The acene consisting of six fused benzene rings; any derivative of this compoundhexacode(coding theory) A particular linear code of length 6 and dimension 3.hexacore(computing, of a microprocessor) Composed of six cores.hexactinAlternative form of hexactine.hexafoilA design with six round semicircular petals stemming from a central circle.hexafoosA hex sign on Pennsylvanian barns to scare away evil spirits or simply for decoration.hexaglot(rare) In six languages.hexagonsplural of hexagonhexagony(obsolete, rare) A hexagon.hexagramA hollow six-pointed star formed by overlapping two equilateral triangles.hexairon(chemistry, in combination) Six iron atoms or ions in a compound (Fe₆).hexalead(chemistry, in combination) Six lead atoms or ions in a compound (Pb₆).hexality(physics) A sixfold symmetry attributed to protons in some versions of supersymmetry.hexalogyA set of six works of art that are connected, and that can be seen either as a single work or as six individual works, commonly found in literature, film, or video games.hexaloop(genetics) A motif that has six loops of nucleic acidhexamine(organic chemistry) Contraction of hexamethylenetetramine.hexanary(inorganic chemistry) Containing six components or elements.hexander(botany) Any plant of the class Hexandriahexangle(obsolete, geometry) Synonym of hexagon.hexanoicOf or pertaining to hexanoic acid or its derivatives; caproichexanone(organic chemistry) Any of several isomers of the saturated aliphatic ketone having six carbon atoms.hexanoyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical derived from hexanoic acid by loss of the hydroxy group; caproylhexapawnA board game played with three pawns on each side of a 3×3 board.hexaplasplural of hexaplahexapodsplural of hexapodhexapody(poetry, countable) A verse or measure of six metrical feet.hexapole(physics) Anything having six poles or electrodeshexarchyA group of six states.hexasomeAny one of six homologous chromosomes in an aneuploid complement.hexasomyA form of aneuploidy featuring the presence of six homologues of the same chromosome.hexaster(zoology) A hexact with axes that branch into rays at the extremity.hexation(mathematics) The arithmetic operation of repeated pentation.hexatone(music) A derivative of an octave in which two notes are missinghexaxialHaving six axeshexazinc(chemistry, in combination) Six atoms of zinc in a chemical compound.hexazine(inorganic chemistry) The allotrope of nitrogen (N₆) composed of a ring of six atoms, arranged like those of benzenehexcraftThe practice, art, or skill of casting hexes and spells; sorcery; witchcraft.hexdecyl(organic chemistry, archaic) hexadecylhexedineA topical anti-infective drug.hexenoicOf or pertaining to a hexenoic acid or a derivativehexenose(chemistry) any hexose that is an enosehexeract(mathematics) A six-dimensional hypercubehexethalA barbiturate derivative with effects similar to those of pentobarbital.hexidium(organic chemistry) An aromatic quaternary ammonium cation whose iodide is used as a fluorescent stain for nucleic acidshexologyThe study of hex signs.hexomino(geometry) A polyomino consisting of six squares.hexoside(organic chemistry) Any glycoside derived from a hexosehexosomeAlternative form of hexasome.hexoxide(chemistry) any oxide containing six oxygen atoms in each moleculehexulose(biochemistry) ketohexosehexylene(chemistry) Any of several isomers of hexylene proper.hexyloxy(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The ether radical derived from hexanolheydeguy(historical) A kind of hay (country dance or round) popular during the English Renaissance.hiatusesplural of hiatushibachisplural of hibachihibernalOf or pertaining to winter; brumal or hiemalhibiscusA cocktail made with champagne and cranberry juice.hibonite(mineralogy) A calcium aluminate mineral found in carbonaceous chondrite meteorites.hiccateeAlternative form of hicatee.hiccough(British) Alternative spelling of hiccup.hiccuperSomeone who hiccups.hickateeAlternative form of hicatee.hicklikeResembling a hick.hicksterA hick who attempts to be hip (that is, to be a hipster).hickwall(UK, regional) A lesser spotted woodpecker (Dryobates minor).hidalgosplural of hidalgohidation(history) Division (of a larger territory, such as a shire or hundred) into hideshiddenlyIn a hidden manner.hideableCapable of being hidden.hideawaya hiding place, somewhere one can go to get away from other peoplehidegeldAlternative form of hidegild.hidegild(Anglo-Saxon, historical, law) A tax paid on each hide of land; hidage.hidelessWithout a hide; skinless.hideling(dialectal) Given to hiding or concealment; secretive; furtive; clandestine; secret.hideoutsplural of hideouthideseedAn annual herb of the genus Eucrypta, found in the Southwestern US.hidinglyIn a hiding, clandestine, or secretive manner.hidrosesplural of hidrosishidrosis(physiology, medicine) The formation and excretion of sweat.hidrotic(physiology) Relating to hidrosis.hielamanAn Australian Aboriginal shield, traditionally made from bark or wood.hierarch(religion) One who has high and controlling authority in sacred things; the chief of a sacred order.hieraticOf or pertaining to priests or other religious authorities, especially pharaonic priests of Ancient Egypt.hierurgyA sacred performance.higgledySynonym of higgledy-piggledy.higglersplural of higglerhiggleryThe trade or goods of a higgler.higglingpresent participle and gerund of higglehiggsinoAlternative letter-case form of Higgsino.highballA cocktail made from a spirit plus soda water etc.highbornOf, pertaining to, or befitting people of high social standing.highboysplural of highboyhighbred(of bred animals) Of high-quality stock.highbrow(sometimes derogatory) Intellectually stimulating, highly cultured, sophisticated.highbushBeing, or coming from, a bush of high stature (used in names of certain fruits, such as highbush blueberry and highbush cranberry).higherupAlternative form of higher-up.highgate(UK dialectal) A highway.highjackAlternative spelling of hijack.highkingAlternative spelling of high king.highlandA high area; land that is higher than surrounding areas.highlife(music, countable) A work or performance in this style.highlineAn elevated slackline; a slackline which is mounted across a deep drop; a slackline that is strung up high.highliteMisspelling of highlight.highlowsplural of highlowhighmost(obsolete) highesthighnessThe state of being high.highpass(electronics) Describing a filter, circuit, or system that rejects or attenuates a frequencies below a specified value while passing those above.highriseAlternative spelling of high-rise.highriskAlternative spelling of high-risk.highroadAlternative form of high road (“a main road or highway”).highspothighlight (significant event)hightail(informal, chiefly Canada, US, usually transitive) To move at full speed, especially in retreat.hightideAlternative form of high tide.hightobyAlternative form of high toby.hightopsplural of hightophighveldAlternative letter-case form of Highveld.highwall(mining) The unexcavated face of exposed overburden and coal in a surface mine.highwaysplural of highwayhighwireA wire strung high above the ground which is used for acrobatic stunts.hijabify(transitive) (Of a woman) to veil oneself with a hijab.hijabize(rare) To adorn or cover with a hijab; to veil with hijab-like scarves.hijackedsimple past and past participle of hijackhijackeeA victim of a hijacking.hijackerSomeone who hijacks.hikeableSuitable for hiking.hilarity(uncountable) A great amount of amusement, usually accompanied by much laughter.hilightsMisspelling of highlights.hilitingpresent participle and gerund of hilitehillfortAlternative spelling of hill-fort.hilljack(US) A hillbilly or redneck.hilllikeResembling a hill or hills.hillocksplural of hillockhillockyResembling a hillock.hillsideThe side of a hill.hillsmanA man who belongs to a tribe inhabiting the hills (hillspeople).hillstarOne of several varieties of hummingbirds, principally of genus Oreotrochilus, which live at higher altitudes.hilltopsplural of hilltophilltownAlternative form of hill town.hillwardtoward a hill; toward the hillshillwashsediment that accumulates at the base of a slopehillwortCalamintha nepeta, a perennial herb in the mint family.hiltlessWithout a hilt.himation(historical) A rectangular cloak of linen or wool, worn in Ancient Greece, usually over a chiton.himpathy(feminism) Inappropriate sympathy given to men or boys, especially those who are guilty of sexual transgressions.himselfeObsolete spelling of himself.hinahinaHeliotropium anomalum, a heliotrope of the Pacific Islands.hindcast(mathematics) A test of a mathematical model by using data from a past event.hindclawAlternative form of hind claw.hinderedsimple past and past participle of hinderhindererOne who, or that which, hinders.hinderly(archaic) In the hinder or rear position.hindhead(zoology) The rear part of the head.hindlegsplural of hindleghindlimbAlternative spelling of hind limb.hindlockA tress or lock of an individual's hair that covers the hind-part of the head.hindlook(rare) A look back; a look in review; afterlook.hindmilkThe milk secreted during the later part of breastfeeding, typically high in fat and low in protein.hindmostsuperlative form of hind: most hindhindneck(ornithology) The area just below the nape of the neck (of a bird).hindside(dialect) backsidehindwardToward the posterior extremity.hindwingAlternative spelling of hind wing.hingedlyBy means of a hinge.hingeingpresent participle and gerund of hingehintable(typography) Having support for hinting.hintlineA telephone service that provides, usually for a fee, hints on how to proceed if one is stuck in a specific online game.hipbonesplural of hipbonehipflaskAlternative spelling of hip flask.hipoisie(colloquial) hipsters collectivelyhipparch(historical) An Ancient Greek cavalry officer.hippiestsuperlative form of hippy: most hippyhippuria(pathology) The presence of (excessive) hippuric acid in the urine, as sometimes occurs in diabetes mellitushippuricOf or pertaining to hippuric acid or its derivativeshippuridA plant of the former tribe Hippurideae, now considered to be part of the Callitricheae; a mare's tail.hippydomAlternative form of hippiedom.hippyish(informal) Having characteristics of a hippy.hipstersplural of hipsterhipstery(informal) Characteristic of hipsters.hiraganaA letter of this syllabary.hirakanaArchaic form of hiragana.hiramasaSushi made from the yellowtail amberjack, Seriola lalandi.hircarraAlternative form of harkara.hircurraAlternative form of harkara.hireableAlternative spelling of hirable.hirelessWithout recompense, payment or reward.hireling(usually derogatory) An employee who is hired, often to perform unpleasant tasks with little independence.hirkarahAlternative form of harkara.hirplingpresent participle and gerund of hirplehirquine(rare) Alternative spelling of hircine.hirrawemObsolete form of ihram.hirrawenObsolete form of ihram.hirrient(phonology) Having a strongly trilled sound, like that of a cat purring.hirsuticAlternative form of hirsute (very rare, only found in the term hirsutic acid)hirudine(zoology) Of or relating to the leeches.hirudinsplural of hirudinhispidin(organic chemistry) The phenolic compound 2-[(E)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)ethenyl]-6-hydroxypyran-4-one present as a glycoside in some fungihispininA particular steroid glycoside.hissable(colloquial) Capable of being pronounced with a hiss.hissingsplural of hissinghissyfitAlternative form of hissy fit.histaminDated form of histamine.histatinAny of a class of antimicrobial and antifungal histidine-rich proteins found in saliva.histerid(zoology) Any of the numerous beetles in the family Histeridae; a clown beetle.histidinDated form of histidine.histidyl(organic chemistry) The univalent radical derived from histidine.histioidSynonym of histoid.histogen(biology) Any of the germ layers involved in histogenesis.histonesplural of histonehistoricVery important; noteworthy: having importance or significance in history.historieArchaic spelling of history.histosol(soil science) A soil comprised primarily of organic materials.histrion(obsolete) A stage actor.hitchersplural of hitcherhitchilyIn a hitchy manner.hitchingpresent participle and gerund of hitchhitherto(formal, also law) Up to this or that time.hitlistsplural of hitlisthitmakerA musician who frequently produces hits; a star.hitodama(Japanese mythology) A floating ball of fire, believed to be a spirit of the dead.hitpointAlternative form of hit point.hittableAble to be hit; fit to be hithitwomanThe female equivalent of a hitman; a female assassin for hire.hivelessWithout a hive.hivelikeResembling a beehivehivemateA bee (or other creature) that occupies the same hive as another.hivemind(science fiction) A collection of minds somehow linked or unified, possibly as if by telepathy.hivewardTowards a hive.hizzoner(informal, often humorous) Any mayorhizzouseAlternative form of hizouse.hjelmite(mineralogy) A discredited mineral species.hoachingAlternative form of hotching.hoactzinAlternative form of hoatzin.hoardersplural of hoarderhoardfulTending to hoard things; miserly.hoarding(architecture, historical) A roofed wooden shield placed over the battlements of a castle and projecting from them.hoarhead(obsolete, poetic) An old person with grey hair.hoariestsuperlative form of hoary: most hoaryhoarnessThe quality of being hoar.hoarselyWith a dry, harsh voice.hoarsestsuperlative form of hoarse: most hoarsehoarypeaAny of various plants of the genus Tephrosia.hoastman(historical) A member of an old merchant guild in Newcastle, in charge of coal shipping, etc.hoatzinsplural of hoatzinhoaxableAble to be hoaxed.hoaxicalOf or pertaining to a hoax; having the character of a hoax.hoaxlikeResembling or characteristic of a hoax.hoaxster(rare) Alternative form of hoaxer.hobbiticOf or relating to hobbits.hobbitryThe world of hobbits; hobbits collectively.hobblinggerund of hobble: the movement of one who hobbles.hobbyismAn interest in hobbies.hobbyistA person who is interested in an activity or a subject as a hobby.hobdehoyAlternative form of hobbledehoy.hobnobbycasually chatty; on familiar speaking termshobolikeResembling or characteristic of a hobo.hocchikuAlternative form of hotchiku.hocketed(music) Employing hockets.hockeyer(non-native speakers' English) A hockey player.hocklingpresent participle and gerund of hocklehockshop(US, rare) A pawnshop.hocussedsimple past and past participle of hocushodeningAlternative spelling of hoodening.hodmadod(East Anglia, dialectal, obsolete) Alternative form of hodmandod.hodologyThe study of pathways.hodonymyThe naming of streets and roads.hoecakesplural of hoecakehoedownsplural of hoedownhoganite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic bluish green mineral containing carbon, copper, hydrogen, iron, and oxygen.hogappleAlternative spelling of hog apple.hogbacksplural of hogbackhogberryAny of several plants or their berries, usually neglected by humanshogchainAlternative form of hog chain.hogchokeSynonym of hogchoker.hogfeverAlternative spelling of hog fever.hogframe(historical, US, nautical) A trussed frame extending fore and aft, usually above deck, and intended to increase the longitudinal strength and stiffness, formerly used in American river and lake steamboats.hoggerel(archaic) A sheep of the second year.hoghouse(agriculture) A house (barn or shed) for hogs (pigs).hogmollySynonym of hogsucker (“a kind of fish”).hogplumsplural of hogplumhogreeve(obsolete) A civil officer charged with the duty of impounding hogs running at large.hogsbackAlternative form of hogback.hogsbaneSynonym of giant hogweed.hogscore(curling, archaic) hog linehogsheadA large barrel or cask of indefinite contents, especially one containing from 100 to 140 gallons.hogstiesplural of hogstyhogtightAlternative spelling of hog tight.hogtrainAlternative spelling of hog train.hohlraum(physics) A cavity whose walls are in thermodynamic equilibrium with the radiation emitted by the cavityhoickingpresent participle and gerund of hoickhoistersplural of hoisterhoistingThe act by which something is hoisted.hoistman(mining) A person who operates the hoisting machinery.hoistwayAn opening for the hoist, or elevator, in the floor of a warehouse.hokinessThe state or condition of being hoky.holandryThe property of being holandric.holarchy(philosophy) A connection between holons (things that are both a part and a whole).holaspidOf, or relating to, holaspis.holaspis(paleontology, zoology) A stage in the development of a trilobite at which the creature has gained its adult segmentation, but continues to molt and grow.holdableThat may be held.holdallsplural of holdallholdbackA restraint; a device or part of a device that operates to restrain.holddownThat which holds something down.holdfastSomething to or by which an object can be securely fastened.holdingsplural of holdingholdless(climbing) Without holds (footholds and handholds)holdoutsplural of holdoutholdover(countable) Something left behind, saved or remaining from an earlier time.holeable(golf) Able to be holed; allowing the ball to be sunk.holelessWithout a hole or holes.holelikeHaving the form of a holeholesomeObsolete form of wholesome.holewortAlternative form of hollowwort.holibobs(UK, Ireland, humorous) Holidays.holidate(informal, rare) A holiday taken with a potential romantic partner, similar to a date.holidaysplural of holidayholinessThe state or condition of being holy.holisticRelated to holism.holiweek(rare) A week on which a festival or religious event is traditionally observed.hollandsplural of hollandholleredsimple past and past participle of hollerhollererOne who hollers.holliers(Ireland, usually as "on one's holliers") holidays (time off work or time spent travelling; = U.S. vacation).holloingpresent participle and gerund of holloholloway(UK) A road or track that is significantly lower than the land on either side, not formed by recent engineering but possibly of much greater age.hollowedsimple past and past participle of hollowhollowercomparative form of hollow: more hollowhollowlyin a hollow mannerholmgangIn Norse and Icelandic culture, a duel to the death.holmoaksplural of holmoakholobook(science fiction) A holographic entertainment akin to a book.holocashAlternative letter-case form of Holocash.holocoenAn ecosystem in Friederichs' theory of nature.holocostMisspelling of holocaust.holocube(science fiction) A cube-shaped device that shows or stores holographic pictures.holodeck(science fiction) A room that provides holographic simulations for recreation, training, etc.holodisc(science fiction) Alternative form of holodisk.holodisk(science fiction) A holographic disk used as a storage medium.holofoilholographic foil (that displays a holographic image in natural light)hologamy(biology) A form of sexual reproduction in which the gametes are approximately the same shape and size as the somatic cellshologramA three-dimensional image of an object created by holography.holomics(medicine, neologism) The concept of making therapeutic decisions for a patient by integrating data from many different sources.holonomy(differential geometry) Given a smooth closed curve C on a surface M, and picking any point P on that curve, the holonomy of C in M is the angle by which some vector turns as it is parallel transported along the curve C from point P all the way around and back to point P.holonymy(semantics) The quality or nature of being the whole in a holonymous relation.holopeid(zoology) Any extinct sea snail in the family Holopeidae.holopoemA poem which takes the form of a hologram.holoptic(of the insect eye) Occupying most of the surface of the head, and sometimes meeting in the middleholorimeAlternative spelling of holorhyme.holotape(science fiction) A tape used as a storage medium for holographic material.holotype(taxonomy) The single physical example (or illustration) of an organism used to formally describe the species (or lower-order taxon), subsequently to be kept as a reference.holozoan(biology) Any organism of the clade HolozoaholozoicObtaining nutrition, as most animals, by the ingestion of organic matter.holstein(rare) Alternative letter-case form of Holstein (“breed of cattle”).holstersplural of holsterholubtsi(Canada, especially western) cabbage rolls.holydaysplural of holydayholynessAlternative spelling of holiness.holytide(religion) A holy day, or religious festival.homagersplural of homagerhomaloid(geometry) An element of a homaloidal system, in particular the image of a hyperplane under a Cremona transformation.homarineOf, or pertaining to, the lobster.homburgsplural of homburghomebaseAlternative form of home base.homebody(Canada, US, informal) A person who prefers to remain at home, rather than participate in social events elsewhere.homebornBorn in a given place, native, indigenous.homeboysplural of homeboyhomebredBorn or raised in one's own home or country; native, indigenous.homebrewA beer brewed by enthusiasts rather than commercially.homecageA cage in which a laboratory animal lives, and in which it is experimented on.homecareThe care and maintenance of one's home.homedawg(slang) A homeboy.homefare(poetic) Homecoming; one's journey or arrival home.homefarmAlternative form of home farmhomefelt(poetic, obsolete) inward; privatehomegameAlternative form of home game.homegate(US) To tailgate (have a tailgate party) at home.homegirl(slang) A female friend.homekill(New Zealand, chiefly attributive) The slaughter of one's own animals on one's own property.homelandThe country that one regards as home.homelessLacking a permanent place of residence.homeliercomparative form of homely: more homelyhomelifeThe manner in which a person conducts themselves at home, as opposed to how they act in a professional setting.homelikeHaving the comfortable characteristics of a home.homelilyIn a homely way; plainly; inelegantly.homeling(obsolete) A native; a person or thing belonging to a home or to a particular country; an inhabitant.homemake(transitive) To prepare (a recipe, etc.) at home through one's own efforts, rather than buying it; to create homemade goods.homenessThe condition of being a home; homeliness, domesticity.homeobox(genetics) A short sequence of DNA that is shared by several genes involved in the morphogenesis of many organisms.homeologAlternative form of homeologue.homeosis(rhetoric, archaic) Usage of similitude in rhetoric; drawing a conclusion from similarity of two objects of study.homeoticOf or pertaining to homeosishomepageAlternative form of home page.homeportThe port where a vessel is based (not necessarily the one where it is registered).homeroom(US) A classroom where school pupils of the same age gather for registration, or for other purposes that are unrelated to class content.homerunsplural of homerunhomesewnSewn at home (rather than in a factory, shop, etc.).homesick(often with for) Missing one's home and family very much when away; nostalgic.homesignAlternative form of home sign.homesiteThe plot of land on which a house is or can be builthomespun(of yarn) Spun in the home.homestayA system whereby students, visiting a foreign country to study, board with a local family at an affordable price.homester(sports, slang) A player for the home team.hometeamAlternative spelling of home team.hometimeThe time when pupils go home at the end of the school day.hometownAn individual’s place of birth, childhood home, or place of main residence.homeware(British, Ireland) Furnishings for the home, such as furniture and cushions.homeworkExercises assigned by a teacher to a student which review concepts studied in class.homewort(obsolete) Synonym of roof houseleek (“Sempervivum tectorum”).homewrapSynonym of housewraphomicide(countable, uncountable, crime) The killing of one person by another, whether premeditated or unintentional.homidium(pharmacology) Ethidium bromide when used in veterinary medicine to treat trypanosomosis in cattle.homiform(obsolete, rare or science fiction) In human form.homilete(archaic, Christianity) A homilist.homiliesplural of homilyhomilistSomeone who prepares or preaches homilieshomilite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing boron, calcium, iron, magnesium, oxygen, and silicon.homilize(intransitive) To deliver a homily.hominessAlternative spelling of homeyness.hominidsplural of hominidhominineOf or relating to the Homininae, a subfamily of Hominidae that includes humans, gorillas, chimpanzees, and some extinct relatives.homininsplural of homininhominismAn aggressive and utilitarian stance toward the world, characterized by anthropocentrism and cold objectivity.hominize(transitive) To make human, or treat as if human.hominoidAny anthropoid (including humans and apes) belonging to the superfamily Hominoidea.hommockyArchaic form of hummocky.homocercSynonym of homocercal.homocoreQueercore, an artistic and musical movement dealing with issues of sexual and gender prejudicehomocrat(US, LGBTQ, chiefly historical) A gay person who supports slow and assimilationist movement toward equality, working politically with the Democratic Party; an assimilationist (as contrasted with a radical).homodont(zoology) Having teeth that are all of the same type.homodoxyThe quality of being homodox.homodyne(physics, of radiation) Pertaining to two waves which originate from a single radiation source, or have exactly the same frequency.homoeoid(mathematics) A boundlessly thin shell constrained by a couple of similar surfaces with nearly identical orientations.homoform(linguistics) One of two or more etymologically and semantically unrelated words with the same orthographical form (spelling), or phonetic form (pronunciation); a homonym, homograph, or homophone.homogamy(botany) Fertilization of a flower by pollen from the same plant.homogene(obsolete) homogeneoushomogeny(biology) Similarity in structure, though of different function, because of genetic relationships.homogony(botany) The condition of having homogonous flowers.homologsplural of homologhomologyThe relationship of being homologous; a homologous relationship.homolyseAlternative form of homolyze.homolyze(chemistry) To undergo homolysis.homomesy(mathematics) The property of a set where all orbit averages are equal to the global average.homonazi(derogatory, rare) Homofascist.homonismMisconstruction of hominism.homonomy(biology) The state of being homonomous.homonymsplural of homonymhomonymy(semantics) The property of being a homonym.homophilAlternative form of homophile.homopterAny insect of the order Homoptera.homosemyThe state or quality (of a word, term, phrase, or clause) of having identical meaning to another.homotaxyAlternative form of homotaxis.homotonyThe quality of being homotonous.homotopy(topology) A continuous deformation of one continuous function or map to another.homotype(biology) That which has the same fundamental type of structure as something else.homotypy(biology, dated) serial homologyhomuncleObsolete form of homunculus.honbasho(sumo) Any of the six official sumo tournaments.honestieArchaic spelling of honesty.honestly(manner) In an honest manner.honewortEither of two plants of the family Umbelliferae.honeybagA pouch in a honey bee where it stores honey for later regurgitation and storage; a bee's crop.honeybeeAlternative form of honey bee.honeybugTerm of endearment.honeybunAlternative form of honey bun.honeycupA North American shrub of the genus Zenobia.honeydewA sweet liquid substance resembling the substance mentioned in sense 1, such as honey, nectar, or manna in the Bible.honeyful(poetic) Full of honey.honeygarA mixture of honey and apple cider vinegar, similar to switchel, claimed to have health benefits.honeynet(computing) An entire computer network that serves as a honeypot, or trap for potential attackers.honeypieA term of endearment; honey, sweetie, darling.honkydom(Canada, US, derogatory or offensive) The realm or sphere of white people; whites collectively.honkynut(Australia, colloquial) The fruit of a bloodwood of Western Australia, Corymbia calophylla.honokiol(organic chemistry) An organic compound (a dimer of allyl phenol) found in Magnolia grandifloris, used in traditional Japanese medicine as an as an anxiolytic, anti-thrombotic, anti-depressant, anti-emetic, and anti-bacterial. Used in Western medicine as a potent anti-tumorigenic and neurotrophic compound.honorandOne who receives an honor.honoraryGiven as an honor, with no duties attached, and without payment.honoreesplural of honoreehonorersplural of honorerhonoringpresent participle and gerund of honorhonoroushonorable, honourable.honoured(British spelling) Respected, having received honour.honoureeOne who receives an honour or award.honourerAlternative form of honorer.hoochiesplural of hoochiehoodlessNot having, or wearing, a hood.hoodlikeResembling a hood.hoodlineThe shape of the hood of a car.hoodlumsplural of hoodlumhoodmoldUS standard spelling of hoodmould.hoodooedsimple past and past participle of hoodoohoodooerSynonym of hoodooist.hoodwink(transitive, archaic) To cover the eyes with, or as if with, a hood; to blindfold.hoodwiseIn the manner of a hood (part of a garment).hoodwortA plant, Scutellaria galericulata, the common skullcap.hoofball(soccer, derogatory) A style of play characterised by many long balls and few short passes.hoofbeatThe sound of a hoof striking the ground.hooflessWithout hooves.hooflikeResembling a hoof.hoofmarkThe imprint made by a hoof; a hoofprint.hoofstepA step taken by an ungulate.hoogaars(historical) A kind of flat-bottomed Dutch boat.hookableAble to be caught or attached by a hook.hookbillAny of various parrots with a hooked bill for climbing and for crushing nuts and seeds.hookiestsuperlative form of hooky: most hookyhooklessWithout hooks.hooklikeResembling a hook.hookling(historical, rare) A process, similar to knitting or crocheting, for fashioning garments.hooknoseAn aquiline nose.hookshop(slang, dated) A brothel.hookshotAlternative form of hook shot.hooktail(entomology) Any dragonfly of the genus Paragomphus.hookworm(metonymic, uncountable) Infection with one of these parasites.hooligan(informal, attributive) A young person who causes trouble or violence, typically as a member of a gang or other group.hoolihanAlternative form of houlihan.hoonigan(rare, slang) someone who hoons, that is, drives in a reckless manner.hooperon(physics) A proposed WIMP dark matter particlehooplessWithout a hoop or hoops.hooplikeResembling a hoop.hoopster(informal) A basketball player.hoorayedsimple past and past participle of hoorayhooroosh(dated) A commotion.hoosecowAlternative form of hoosegow.hoosegow(US, slang) A jail.hoosiersplural of hoosierhootchie(military slang) Alternative form of hutchie (“type of shelter”).hooveredHaving been cleaned with a vacuum cleaner; vacuum-cleaned.hopanoic(organic chemistry) Pertaining to a carboxylic acid of hopane.hopanoid(biochemistry) Any of a class of pentacyclic compounds, somewhat similar to steroids, that have various functions in prokaryoteshopeably(nonstandard, uncommon) hopefully; in a way that one would hope forhopefulsplural of hopefulhopelessWithout hope; despairing; not expecting anything positive.hopepunkA genre of speculative fiction with an emphasis on optimism, compassion, or non-violence.hopfieldAlternative form of hop field.hopheadsplural of hopheadhopinglyIn a hopeful manner.hoplitesplural of hoplitehopliticRelating to hoplites.hoplitid(zoology) Any ammonite in the family Hoplitidae.hoppiestsuperlative form of hoppy: most hoppyhoppings(British) An traditional annual fair, usually at Whitsuntide, formerly associated with livestock markets.hopplingpresent participle and gerund of hopplehopsacksplural of hopsackhoraltic(rare) Used to describe birds, particularly vultures, in a characteristic pose with wings spread and raised.horarium(Catholicism) The daily schedule of a religious house or seminary.horchataA sweet beverage variously made with rice, chufa or morro seeds (or, historically, barley), water, sugar, and cinnamon, and sometimes with milk.horcolin(biochemistry) A lectin that binds mannosehordeolaplural of hordeolumhorizonsplural of horizonhorlicksAlternative letter-case form of Horlicks.hormesis(biology, toxicology) A phenomenon in which an environmental agent or stressor produces a stimulatory or beneficial effect at low doses and an inhibitory or harmful effect at higher doses, corresponding to a biphasic dose-response relationship.hormetic(biology) Of or pertaining to hormesis or to a hormetinhormetinA material that produces hormesishormonal(biochemistry) Pertaining to hormones.hormonedsimple past and past participle of hormonehormonesplural of hormonehormonicRelating to hormones.hormuridAny scorpion of the family HormuridaehornacheA pain or ache at the horns.hornball(US, slang) A person who is often, or easily, sexually aroused.hornbeamA hop hornbeam (Ostrya virginiana).hornbillAny of various birds of the family Bucerotidae, with bills resembling a cow's horns. Many species have a casque above the bill, and many imprison their young in a tree.hornbook(law) A legal textbook that provides a basic overview of a particular area of law.horncoreThe bony central part of an animal's hornhornerin(biochemistry) A protein present in the epidermis in response to a woundhornfelsAny of a series of contact metamorphic rocks that have been baked and indurated by the heat of intrusive igneous masses and rendered massive, hard, splintery, and in some cases exceedingly tough and durable.hornfishA garfish or sea needle.hornfoot(archaic) Having hoofs; hoofed.horngeld(historical) A kind of tax on cattle.horniestsuperlative form of horny: most hornyhorningsplural of horninghornistsplural of hornisthornitosplural of hornitohornlessWithout horns.hornlikeProjecting like a horn.hornlineCollectively, the horn players of a band, especially a marching bandhornpike(UK, obsolete, dialect) The garfish.hornpipe(music) A musical instrument consisting of a wooden pipe, with holes at intervals.hornpoutSynonym of horned pout.hornrimshorn-rimmed spectacleshornsmanOne who plays a horn.hornworkA type of fortification consisting of a pair of demi-bastions with a curtain wall connecting them and with two long sides directed upon the faces of the bastions, or ravelins of the inner fortifications, so as to be defended by them.hornwormA caterpillar of a hawk moth that has a hornlike tail process.hornwortAn aquatic flowering plant in the genus Ceratophyllumhoroball(hyperbolic geometry) A horosphere together with the space above it.horodisk(geometry) A horocyclic diskhorokakaThe plant Disphyma australe.horologe(archaic or historical) Synonym of sundial or clock, a device or mechanism used to tell the hour of the day.horologyThe study or measurement of time, particularly:horopito(New Zealand) Either of two plant species in the Pseudowintera genus.horopterFor any system of binocular vision, a three-dimensional curve containing all points from which the light will converge into a single image.horotely(biology) Evolution of an organism at a normal rate.horribleA thing that causes horror; a terrifying thing, particularly a prospective bad consequence asserted as likely to result from an act.horribly(manner) In a horrible way; very badly.horridlyIn a horrid manner.horrificCausing horror; horrifying.horsebox(UK) A motor vehicle for transporting horses.horseboyAlternative form of horse boy.horsecar(rail transport) A streetcar or tram drawn by a horse.horsedomThe world or sphere of horses.horseflyAny of several medium to large flies, of the family Tabanidae, that suck the blood of mammals (not to be confused with Stomoxys calcitrans, the stable fly, or dog fly).horseletA young or little horse; foal; pony.horsemanA man who rides a horse.horsemenplural of horsemanhorsepoxA disease of horses caused by an orthopoxvirus.horsewayA crude road for travellers on horseback, or for horses in an underground mine.hortulan(obsolete) Belonging to a garden.hortyardObsolete form of orchard.hosannahAlternative spelling of hosanna.hosannasplural of hosannahosehead(slang, derogatory) An alcoholic.hoselessWithout a hose.hoselikeResembling or characteristic of a hose.hoselineA hose used to convey a substance, especially water for firefighting.hosepipe(UK, South Africa, Southern US) A flexible pipe for carrying water or other liquids.hosereelAlternative form of hose reel.hoshannaAlternative spelling of hosanna.hoshianaAlternative spelling of hosanna.hosomakiA form of sushi that comes in small cylindrical pieces with nori seaweed on the outside and usually only one filling.hospicesplural of hospicehospitalA building founded for the long-term care of its residents, such as an almshouse.hospitiaplural of hospitiumhospodar(historical) A title borne by the governors of Moldavia and Wallachia.hostableCapable of being hosted.hostager(obsolete) Synonym of hostage: a person held by another.hostagesplural of hostagehostelerAlternative form of hosteller.hostelry(countable) An inn that provides overnight accommodation for travellers (and, originally, their horses).hostesseObsolete spelling of hostess.hostessyCharacteristic of a hostess; cheerful, helpful, etc.hostilesplural of hostilehostlessWithout a host.hostmask(Internet) On IRC, a partial address that matches a number of hosts.hostname(networking) The unique name by which any device attached to a computer network is known.hostrockAlternative form of host rock.hostshipThe property of being a host.hotboxesplural of hotboxhotbrainAlternative form of hot-brain.hotcakesplural of hotcakehotchikuAn end-blown vertical bamboo flute used in traditional Japanese music, similar to the shakuhachi.hotchingpresent participle and gerund of hotchhotchpot(civil law, inheritance) The blending together of property so as to achieve equal division, mainly in the case of inheritance.hotdoggyAlternative form of hot-doggy.hoteldomThe world or sphere of hotels.hotelierSomeone who owns or runs a hotel.hotelingAlternative spelling of hotelling.hotelishResembling or characteristic of a hotel.hotelize(transitive, ergative) To make into, or similar to, a hotel.hotelmanA person who operates a hotel.hotelmenplural of hotelmanhotflashAlternative form of hot flash.hotheadsplural of hotheadhothouseA heated greenhouse.hotliner(rare) A person employed to respond to calls made to a hotline.hotlinesplural of hotlinehotlinksplural of hotlinkhotpantsAlternative form of hot pants.hotpatchAlternative form of hot patch.hotplateA semiportable stove.hotpressAlternative form of hot-press.hotsauceAlternative form of hot sauce.hotsheet(of a motel or a hotel) That rents rooms by the hour, often for prostitution purposes.hotshoesplural of hotshoehotshotsplural of hotshothotspotsplural of hotspothotspursplural of hotspurhotwaterAttributive form of hot water (in the literal sense)hotwiredsimple past and past participle of hotwirehotwiresthird-person singular simple present indicative of hotwirehoughingpresent participle and gerund of houghhoulihanA kind of lasso throw.hoummousAlternative spelling of hummus.houmongiA semiformal kimonohounddogAlternative form of hound-doghoundingpresent participle and gerund of houndhoundishLike, pertaining to, or characteristic of a hound; doggish; canine.hounfourA voodoo temple.houpulin(organic chemistry) An oligomer of honokiol present in magnoliashourelieObsolete form of hourly.hourlessWithout hours; unaware of the passing of timehourliesplural of hourlyhourlongWhich lasts an hour, or approximately so.hourwiseHourly or in terms of hours.houseboiA domestic manservant, particularly colonial.houseboy(chiefly historical) A young male domestic servant, especially in a British colony in former times.housecar(US) Alternative form of house car.housecatAlternative form of house cathouseflyAny fly regularly found in human dwellings.housefulas many as a house will holdhousegodA household deity.housekeyA key to a househouseletA little house.houseman(now chiefly US) A male follower or retainer; a male domestic worker or servant.housemenplural of housemanhousepetA domestic pet, one that lives mostly indoors.housepigA pet pig that is usually kept indoors in one's home.housesatsimple past and past participle of housesithousesitAlternative form of house-sit.housetopThe roof of a house.housholdObsolete form of household.housingsplural of housinghousling(obsolete) sacramentalhouswifeObsolete form of housewife.houtingsplural of houtinghovawartA medium-large breed of dog originally used as guard dogshovelingpresent participle and gerund of hovelhoveller(UK, dialect) One who assists in saving life and property from a wreck; a coast boatman.hovercam(science fiction) A mobile hovering camera.hovercarA fictional motor car that hovers a short distance above the ground.hoverflyAny of various flies from the family Syrphidae that hover in the air and feed on the nectar of flowers.hoveringpresent participle and gerund of hoverhoverjet(science fiction) A kind of levitating aeroplane or spacecraft.howdunit(literature, film) A type of detective story in which the focus is not on the person who committed the crime, but on the manner in which it was committed.howieite(mineralogy) A triclinic mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, silicon, and sodium.howitzer(sports, rugby, ice hockey) A powerfully hit shot.howlable(rare) Able to be howled about, or howled at.howlbackA high-pitched squeal produced by feedback when a microphone is too close to its connected speakers.howlingsplural of howlinghowseverAlternative form of howsoever.huajilloThe shrub Senegalia berlandieri, formerly Acacia berlandieri.huanganaA white-lipped peccary (Tayassu pecari).huangite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing aluminum, calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.huangjiuA class of Chinese alcoholic beverages made from fermented grains including rice, millet, and wheat, typically 10–20% alcohol by volume.huapangoA fast, rhythmic Mexican dance for couples.huaqueroA graverobber in parts of Latin America.huarache(footwear) A Mexican sandal.huarachoAlternative form of huarache (“Mexican sandal”).hubbuboo(Ireland, archaic) A hubbub; a noisy disturbance.hubbyman(rare, informal, term of endearment) Husband.huckshinAlternative form of huxen.hucksterA peddler or hawker, who sells small items, either door-to-door, from a stall, or in the street.huddlingpresent participle and gerund of huddlehuefullyIn a hueful or colourful manner; colourfully.huehuetl(music) An ancient Mesoamerican percussion instrument, an upright tubular drum made from a wooden body opened at the bottom that stands on three legs cut from its base, with skin stretched over the top, and played by hand or with a mallet.huffiestsuperlative form of huffy: most huffyhugantic(slang) Very large; enormous.hugenessthe quality of being huge; immensity.hugesomeCharacterised or marked by hugeness; immensehuggableCapable of, or suitable for, being hugged.huggablyFriendly and approachablyhuisacheThe needle bush or sweet acacia (Vachellia farnesiana), a thorny tree of the genus Vachellia, native to Mexico and Central America.huissier(archaic) A doorman in France.hulijing(Chinese mythology) nine-tailed fox in Chinese mythologyhulksomeCharacteristic of a hulk; large and bulky; hulking.humanate(obsolete) Imbued with humanity.humanelyIn a humane manner.humanestsuperlative form of humane: most humanehumaniac(derogatory, slang) A person with overzealous views in support of animal welfare.humanics(dated) The study of human nature.humanify(transitive) To give humanity to; to make human or relatable.humaniseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of humanize.humanishLike or befitting a human, especially in appearance, character, nature, etc.; humanlike; humanehumanismThe study of the humanities or the liberal arts; literary (especially classical) scholarship.humanistA scholar of one of the subjects in the humanities.humanity(uncountable) Humankind; human beings as a group.humanize(transitive) To make human; to give or cause to have the fundamental properties of a human.humanoidA being having the appearance or characteristics of a human.humanureHuman excrement that is recycled via composting for agricultural or other purposes.humanzeeA hypothetical hybrid of a human and a chimpanzee.humation(archaic) burial, internment, inhumation; by association, deathhumblestsuperlative form of humble: most humblehumblify(rare) to make humblehumblingpresent participle and gerund of humblehumblishsomewhat humblehumbuggyResembling or characteristic of a humbug.humerousMisspelling of humorous.humidifyTo increase the humidity in the air.humidityDampness, especially that of the air.humifiedsimple past and past participle of humifyhumifuse(botany) Spread over the surface of the ground; procumbenthumilityThe characteristic of being humble; humbleness in character and behavior.huminite(mineralogy) A form of vitrinite that has a dull, non-glassy appearance.huminousPertaining to humin.humitureAn index of temperature and humidity intended to encapsulate in one number how hot it feels on a humid day.hummable(music) Suitable for humming or humming along to.hummablyIn a hummable way.hummelerSomeone who, or a machine which, hummels.hummocksplural of hummockhummockyHaving hummocks.humorfic(fandom slang) A fanfic intended to be humorous.humorfulhumorous; comicalhumoringpresent participle and gerund of humorhumoriseNon-Oxford British English spelling of humorize.humorism(medicine, historical) The theory of the influence of the humors (body fluids) in the production of disease.humorist(medicine, now rare, historical) Someone who believes that health and temperament are determined by bodily humours; a humoralist.humorize(rare, transitive) To humor someone.humorousFull of humor or arousing laughter; funny.humouralAlternative form of humoral.humouredsimple past and past participle of humourhumpable(slang, vulgar) That can be humped; sexually attractive.humpbackA humped back (deformity in humans caused by abnormal curvature of the upper spine).humphead(zoology, attributively) A humped headhumpiestsuperlative form of humpy: most humpyhumplessWithout humps.humplikeResembling or characteristic of a hump.humplock(Scotland) hillockhumpsorestephanofilariasishumstrumAn instrument out of tune or rudely constructed.humuhumuClipping of humuhumunukunukuapuaa.humuleneA naturally-occurring monocyclic sesquiterpene found in the essential oils of Humulus lupulus (hops).humulone(organic chemistry) A bitter-tasting chemical compound found in the resin of mature hops (Humulus lupulus).hunchingpresent participle and gerund of hunchhundredsplural of hundredhundrethPronunciation spelling of hundredth.hungeredsimple past and past participle of hungerhungererOne who hungers or yearns.hungerly(obsolete) Hungrily.hungoverSuffering from a hangover.hungriercomparative form of hungry: more hungryhungries(slang) Hunger or cravings for food.hungrilyIn a hungry way or manner; with hunger.hunkeredsimple past and past participle of hunkerhunkererOne who hunkers or squats.hunksomeCharacteristic or typical of a hunk (sexually attractive man); hunky.huntableCapable of being hunted.huntawayAlternative letter-case form of Huntaway.huntedlyIn a hunted manner; as though being hunted.huntlessWithout a hunt taking place; without hunting.huntlikeResembling or characteristic of a hunt.huntress(literary) A female hunter.huntsmenplural of huntsmanhuperzia(botany) A firmoss of the genus Huperzia.hurcarahAlternative form of harkara.hurcarraAlternative form of harkara.hurcheon(obsolete, dialectal) A hedgehog.hurcurraAlternative form of harkara.hurdlersplural of hurdlerhurdling(athletics) A track and field running event where the runners have to jump over a number of hurdles.huristicMisspelling of heuristic.hurkarahAlternative form of harkara.hurkurahAlternative form of harkara.hurlwind(obsolete) whirlwindhurrahedsimple past and past participle of hurrahhurricanObsolete spelling of hurricane.hurriersplural of hurrierhurrooshAlternative form of hooroosh.hurryingpresent participle and gerund of hurryhurtableThat can be hurt.hurtcore(slang) Pornographic material that depicts actual rape and abuse.hurtfullArchaic form of hurtful.hurtlessNot causing hurt; harmless.hurtlingpresent participle and gerund of hurtlehurtsomeCharacterised or marked by hurt; causing injury or pain; injurious.husbando(fandom slang) A fictional male character from non-live-action visual media (typically an anime, manga, or video game) to whom one is attracted and/or whom one considers their significant other.husbandsplural of husbandhushableCapable of being hushed.hushabyeAlternative spelling of hushaby.hushedlyIn a hushed way; quietly, softly.hushlinga term of endearmenthuskanaw(historical) A Powhatan initiation ritual for boys, involving fasting and narcotics.huskingsplural of huskinghusklessHaving no husk.husklikeResembling or characteristic of a husk.husstuss(4chan /lgbt/ slang) A trans woman who is sexually attracted to men.hussydomThe realm or sphere of hussies.hustingsA platform where candidates in an election give speeches; a husting.hustlersplural of hustlerhustlingpresent participle and gerund of hustlehutchingpresent participle and gerund of hutchhutmentsplural of hutmenthutukhtuSynonym of tulku.huwetengAlternative form of jueteng.hwabyungAlternative form of hwabyeong.hyacinthAny bulbous plant of the genus Hyacinthus, native to the Mediterranean and South Africa.hyaenidsplural of hyaenidhyaenoidAlternative form of hyenoid.hyalitisInflammation of the hyaloid membrane.hyalogen(biochemistry) Any of several complex mucoid polysaccharides, found in animal tissue, that are composed of hyalinshyalomin(biochemistry) Any of a family of immunoregulatory peptides obtained from the salivary glands of hard ticks of the genus Hyalommahyalosis(pathology) Any disease that affects the vitreous humour of the eyehyblaeid(zoology) Any moth in the family Hyblaeidae.hybodontAn extinct shark (or similar fish) of the order Hybodontiformes.hybridalBeing or relating to a hybrid.hybridlyIn a hybrid mannerhydatidsplural of hydatidhydatism(medicine) The sound caused by the presence of fluid in a cavity of the body.hydatoidwatery, aqueoushydracid(chemistry) An acid that does not contain any oxygen; they are all binary compounds of hydrogen plus either a halogen (for example, hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, hydroiodic acid, hydrobromic acid) or a pseudohalogen.hydragogAlternative form of hydragogue.hydranth(zoology) An individual polyp of a hydroid colonyhydrantsplural of hydranthydratedsimple past and past participle of hydratehydratesplural of hydratehydratorSomething that hydrates.hydrazyl(chemistry) The radical H₂N-NH-hydremiaThinness of the blood.hydremicRelating to or exhibiting hydremia.hydridesplural of hydridehydridicOf, pertaining to, or characteristic of a hydride.hydrillaAn aquatic plant, Hydrilla verticillatahydriske(historical) A form of Ancient Greek pottery: a miniature version of the hydria.hydrobotAn autonomous underwater vehicle for use in space exploration.hydrocarA hydrogen-powered automobile.hydrogelA colloid gel in which water is the continuous phase; they have a number of medical and industrial applications.hydrogen(uncountable) The lightest chemical element (symbol H), with an atomic number of 1 and atomic weight of 1.008.hydroidsplural of hydroidhydrojetSynonym of pump-jet.hydrolatAn aromatic hydrosol, especially one made by steam distillation of a plant extracthydrolox(astronautics) A type of binary rocket fuel composed of liquid oxygen (lox) oxidizer and liquid hydrogen combustible.hydromelMead, especially one of low alcohol content.hydronicBeing or relating to a heating system that involves circulating hot water or steam.hydronym(onomastics) The name of a river, lake, sea or any other body of water.hydropicDropsical; pertaining to or suffering from dropsy (edema).hydropot(dated) A person who drinks water etc. rather than alcoholic drinks.hydropsy(dated) Edema, dropsy.hydrosisMisspelling of hidrosis.hydroskiA ski allowing a seaplane to land on water.hydrosolA sol (colloid) in which the continuous phase (dispersing medium) is waterhydroticAlternative spelling of hidrotichydroxyl(chemistry) A univalent radical or functional group (–OH) in organic chemistry; present in alcohols, phenols, carboxylic acids and certain other classes of compounds.hydrozoaplural of hydrozoanhydruret(chemistry, obsolete) A binary compound of hydrogen; a hydride.hydruria(medicine) The excretion of a greatly increased amount of watery urine; polyuria.hydruricRelating to, or characterised by, hydruria.hygenistMisspelling of hygienist.hygieistArchaic form of hygienist.hygienalExhibiting or relating to hygiene; hygienic.hygienicPertaining to hygiene; clean, sanitary, free of disease.hyleticsThe study of matter or raw impressions of an intentional act; the abstraction from the form.hylicism(chiefly Gnosticism, derogatory) Synonym of materialism, mindfulness of or belief in mere physical reality and disregard of or disbelief in intellectual and spiritual concerns.hylicistSynonym of hylisthylobateAny of the genus Hylobates of gibbons.hylogenyAlternative spelling of hylogenesis.hylozoicOf or related to hylozoism, believing that all physical matter is alive or that life arises from matter.hymenateHaving the form of a membranehymenealPertaining to marriage.hymeneanA hymn, song or poem in honour of a wedding; a hymeneal.hymenial(mycology) Of or pertaining to the hymenium of a fungus.hymenium(mycology) The sporebearing surface of a fungus.hymnallyIn a hymnal way.hymnbook(British) A book containing a collection of hymns.hymnicalOf or relating to hymns; hymnic.hymnlessDevoid of hymns.hymnlikeResembling a hymn in form or soundhymnodicOf or pertaining to hymnody.hynobiid(zoology) Any member of the family Hynobiidae of salamanders.hyoideal(anatomy, zootomy, relational) Synonym of hyoid.hyoidean(anatomy, zootomy, relational) Synonym of hyoid.hyoscine(chemistry) An oily alakoid liquid, formerly used as a sedative; scopolamine.hypalgiadiminished sensitivity to painhypalgicExhibiting or relating to hypalgia.hyparxis(philosophy) being, essence, subsistence of mass as felt embodimenthypaxial(anatomy) Situated beneath an axishypeness(slang) excitement; excellence; coolnesshyperarc(graph theory) A directed edge in a hypergraph.hyperboxAn n-dimensional box structure that defines a range of points, used in neural network algorithms for classifying objects.hypercarA supercar with such extreme performance and expense as to have exclusiveness even when compared with most other supercars.hyperfit(informal) Extremely fit; at the absolute peak of athletic ability.hyperfix(Internet slang) To hyperfixate.hypergol(chemistry, aeronautics) Any hypergolic propellant.hyperiid(zoology) Any amphipod of the suborder Hyperiidea.hyperite(geology) Synonym of hypersthenite.hypermapA georeferenced multimedia map.hypernet(Internet) The Internet, inclusive of smartphones and WiFi networks.hypernicThe wood of a tropical tree Haematoxylon brasiletto (found in Nicaragua).hypernym(semantics) A superordinate word or phrase; a term whose referents form a set which includes as a subset the referents of a subordinate term—as, for example, insect (being a hypernym) for ant.hyperonsplural of hyperonhyperoon(biblical) An upper room.hyperopeA farsighted person, a hyperopic person, a person with hyperopia.hyperperA Byzantine gold solidushyperpopA microgenre of music that exaggerates common traits from pop music, originated in the 2010s.hypertap(intransitive, video games) To use voluntary muscle tremors to rapidly press and depress a button.hypertaxAn extremely heavy tax.hyperweb(Internet) the software infrastructure for the hypernet, which provides access to data and application storage points in the cloud.hypesterOne who uses hype to promote or advertise.hyphaemaAlternative form of hyphema.hyphaeneAny palm of the genus Hyphaenehyphemia(medicine) A hemorrhage of the anterior chamber of the eye.hyphenicInvolving or relating to hyphens.hypnalis(mediaeval folklore) legendary asp said to kill people by making them go in an endless sleep or by attacking them in their sleep.hypnosesplural of hypnosishypnosisAny of various sleep-like conditions.hypnoteeOne who undergoes hypnosis.hypnoticOf or relating to hypnosis or hypnotism.hypobole(rhetoric) A deliberate, intentional understatement.hypocarp(botany) hypocarpiumhypocistAn astringent inspissated juice obtained from the fruit of a planthypocone(anatomy) A cusp in the corner of an upper molar tooth in mammalshypocubeA square, or any other geometric figure analogous to a cube but having fewer than three dimensions.hypodermAlternative form of hypodermis.hypodigm(taxonomy, anthropology) A sample from which the characters of a population are to be inferred.hypoechoA hypoechoic state.hypoemic(medicine) Having reduced blood flow.hypogamyThe seeking of a spouse of lower socioeconomic status or caste than oneself.hypogealExisting or growing undergroundhypogeanExisting or growing underground.hypogene(geology) Formed underground, often by ascending solutions.hypogeumAn underground room or cavern (also used figuratively).hypohyal(anatomy) Pertaining to one or more small elements in the hyoid arch of fishes, between the ceratohyal and urohyal.hypolithA plant that lives underneath rocks, usually in climatically extreme deserts.hypomere(biology) A part that the walls of a pleuroperitoneal cavity grow.hyponoiaThe thought or idea that underlies a myth.hyponome(zoology) A tubular organ of a cephalopod, used to expel water.hyponymsplural of hyponymhyponymy(semantics) The semantic relation between hyponyms; the quality of being hyponymous.hypopnea(pathology) A disorder which involves episodes of overly shallow breathing or an abnormally low respiratory ratehypopyonCollection of pus in the anterior chamber of the eyehyposmia(pathology) A reduced ability to smell and to detect odors.hyposmicHaving or relating to hyposmia.hypotext(semiotics) An earlier text which serves as the source of a subsequent piece of literature.hypothec(law) In Québec, a legal right over property used as security for an obligation, such as a mortgage.hypotonyAlternative form of hypotonia.hypotype(taxonomy) A specimen, whose details have been previously published, which is not part of the original type series of the species.hypoxialRelating to hypoxia.hypozoic(geology) older than the lowest rocks which contain organic remainshypusine(organic chemistry) The amino acid N6-(4-amino 2-hydroxybutyl)-L-lysinehyraceumThe petrified remains of hyrax urine and feces produced by the rock hyrax (“Cape hyrax”), Procavia capensis (“P. apensis”), typically found in the communal midden piles of hyrax colonies.hyracine(very rare) Of or relating to hyraxes.hyracoidAn animal of the order Hyracoidea, i.e. a hyrax.hystatinMisspelling of histatin.hysteriaBehavior exhibiting excessive or uncontrollable emotions, in a wide range from joy to panic but usually including anxiety or fear.hysteric(medicine) Hysterical; relating to hysteria.hysteron(physics, mathematics) A two-valued operator that is used to model hysteresis.hystidylMisspelling of histidyl.hystoric(obsolete) Nonstandard spelling of historic.hystorieObsolete form of history.
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