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- herzl/ˈhɜːtsl̩/A proper noun referring to Theodor Herzl, the father of modern political Zionism.nounLow
- herzog/ˈhɛətsɒɡ/A historical title for a duke or sovereign prince in German-speaking territories.nounC2
- heseltine/ˈhɛzəltaɪn/A British surname, most notably associated with Michael Heseltine, a prominent Conservative politician.nounVery Low (Proper Noun)
- heshvan/ˈhɛʃvən/The second month of the civil year and the eighth month of the ecclesiastical year in the Hebrew calendar, corresponding to October–November.nounLow (specialized/religious context)
- hesiod/ˈhiːsɪəd/The name of an ancient Greek poet, traditionally considered a near-contemporary of Homer and the author of didactic epic poems.nounLow
- hesione/hɪˈsaɪəni/A proper noun, the name of a figure from Greek mythology, specifically a princess of Troy who was rescued by Heracles from a sea monster.nounVery Low
- hesitancy/ˈhez.ɪ.tən.si/The state of being reluctant or indecisive; a delay in acting or speaking due to uncertainty.nounC1
- hesitate/ˈhez.ɪ.teɪt/To pause or delay briefly, especially because of uncertainty or indecision before acting or speaking.verbverb-intransitiveC1
- hesitation/ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/The act of pausing or delaying before deciding, acting, or speaking due to uncertainty or doubt.nounB2
- hesitation waltz/ˌhezɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n wɔːl(t)s/A dance in 3/4 time (waltz) that includes a distinct pause or hold in the step sequence, creating a syncopated, stop-start rhythm.nounVery Low (Obscure/Specialist)
- hesper/ˈhɛspə/To become dim, faint, or fade away at dusk.nounExtremely Rare / Archaic / Poetic
- hespere/ˈhɛspəriː/An archaic or poetic term referring to the evening or the west; also used in botanical names relating to western or evening-blooming plants.nounVery Low / Obsolete
- hesperia/hɛˈspɪə.ri.ə/A poetic or literary term for a western land, often specifically Italy or Spain, derived from classical mythology.nounVery Low (Literary/Archaic)
- hesperian/hɛˈspɪərɪən/Of or relating to the western regions, especially western lands or peoples.adjectivenounVery low (literary/archaic/poetic)
- hesperides/hɛˈspɛrɪdiːz/In Greek mythology, the nymphs who guarded the golden apples in a garden at the western edge of the world, often considered daughters of Hesperus or of Atlas.nounplural-nounRare / Specialised
- hesperidin/hɛˈspɛrɪdɪn/A flavonoid compound found in citrus fruits, responsible for strengthening capillaries and with antioxidant properties.nounLow
- hesperidium/ˌhɛspəˈrɪdɪəm/A type of berry with a thick, leathery rind and segmented pulp, such as an orange, lemon, or grapefruit.nounVery Low
- hesperinos/hɛˈspɛrɪnɒs/The evening service in the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic liturgies, traditionally prayed at sunset.nounRare
- hesperornis/ˌhɛspəˈrɔːnɪs/An extinct, large, flightless, aquatic bird from the Late Cretaceous period.nounC1
- hesperus/ˈhɛsp(ə)rəs/A name for the planet Venus when it appears in the evening sky; the Evening Star.nounRare
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