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herborist
nounLow
/ˈhɜːb(ə)rɪst/A person who collects, grows, or sells herbs, especially medicinal plants.
herborize
verb-intransitiveVery Low
/ˈhɜː.bər.aɪz/To search for, collect, and study wild plants, especially for scientific purposes.
hercegovina
nounLow
/ˌhɜːtsəɡəʊˈviːnə/A geographical and historical region of southeastern Europe, forming the southern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
herceptin
nounC1/C2
/hɜːˈsɛptɪn/A proprietary monoclonal antibody drug used to treat certain types of breast and stomach cancer by targeting the HER2 protein.
herculaneum
nounC1/C2 (low-frequency proper noun, primarily used in academic, historical, and travel contexts)
/ˌhɜː.kjʊˈleɪ.ni.əm/An ancient Roman town in Italy, buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 and preserved as an archaeological site.
hercules
nounC1-C2 / Low Frequency / Literary & Figurative
/ˈhɜːkjʊliːz/Proper noun: the Roman name for the Greek mythological hero Heracles, renowned for his extraordinary strength and for performing twelve seemingly impossible labours.
hercules beetle
nounC1
/ˈhɜː.kjʊ.liːz ˈbiː.təl/A very large, tropical species of rhinoceros beetle (Dynastes hercules), known for its enormous size, impressive strength, and long horns.
hercules'-club
nounRare (specialized botanical/historical term)
/ˌhɜː.kjʊ.liːz ˈklʌb/A name for several types of shrubs or small trees known for their stout, sharp thorns, particularly the American species Zanthoxylum clava-herculis.
hercynite
nounVery low (C2+)
/ˈhɜːsɪnaɪt/A dark-coloured mineral consisting of iron aluminum oxide (FeAl₂O₄), a member of the spinel group.
herd
nounverbverb-intransitiveC1
/hɜːd/A large group of animals, especially hoofed mammals like cattle, sheep, or deer, kept or living together.
herd immunity
nounC1-C2
/hɜːd ɪˈmjuːnəti/A form of indirect protection from an infectious disease that occurs when a sufficient percentage of a population becomes immune, thereby reducing the likelihood of infection for individuals who lack immunity.
herd instinct
nounC1/C2
/hɜːd ˈɪnstɪŋkt/An innate tendency in members of a species to follow the group’s actions and behaviour.
herd tester
nounB1
/hɜːd/A large group of animals, especially hoofed mammals like cattle or sheep, that live, feed, or move together.
herd's-grass
nounC2
/hɜːdz ɡrɑːs/A common name for the tall, coarse grass species Timothy (Phleum pratense), cultivated as hay for livestock.
herd-book
nounLow
/ˈhɜːd bʊk/An official record book containing the pedigree details of specific breeds of livestock (especially cattle).
herder
nounC1
/ˈhɜːdə/A person who tends, herds, or drives livestock such as sheep, cattle, or goats.
herdic
nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete
/ˈhɜː.dɪk/A specific type of horse-drawn cab used for public transport in the 19th century, named after its inventor Peter Herdic.
herding dog
nounB2
/ˈhɜː.dɪŋ ˌdɒɡ/A dog bred and trained to control the movement of livestock (sheep, cattle, goats) using instinctive behaviours like circling, staring, and nudging.
herdsman
nounLow
/ˈhɜːdzmən/a person who tends and manages a herd of grazing animals, especially cattle.
herdwick
nounLow Frequency (C2/Proficient)
/ˈhɜːdwɪk/A hardy, hill-living breed of sheep native to the Lake District in northwest England, characterized by a coarse, grey wool and robust constitution.

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