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- hippolyta/hɪˈpɒl.ɪ.tə/The queen of the Amazons in Greek mythology.nounVery low
- hippolytus/hɪˈpɒlɪtəs/The name of a figure in Greek mythology, a son of Theseus, known for his chastity and tragic death.nounVery Low (C2+)
- hippomenes/hɪˈpɒmɪniːz/In Greek mythology, Hippomenes is a male figure, a prince of either Boeotian Onchestus or Arcadia, most famous for winning the hand of the swift-footed heroine Atalanta in a footrace.nounExtremely Rare
- hippophagist/hɪˈpɒf.ə.dʒɪst/A person who eats horse flesh.nounVery Low Frequency
- hippophagy/hɪˈpɒfədʒi/The practice of eating horse meat.nounC2
- hippophile/ˈhɪp.ə(ʊ).faɪl/A person who loves horses.nounRare
- hippopotamus/ˌhɪpəˈpɒtəməs/A very large, mostly herbivorous, semi-aquatic mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa, characterized by a large hairless body, short legs, and a massive head with a broad mouth.nounC1
- hippuric acid/hɪˈpjʊərɪk ˈæsɪd/An organic acid (C₆H₅CONHCH₂COOH) found in the urine of herbivores and in small amounts in human urine, formed from the combination of benzoic acid and glycine.nounC2
- hippus/ˈhɪpəs/A spasmodic, rhythmic contraction and dilation of the pupil of the eye.nounVery Low
- hippy/ˈhɪp.i/A person, especially in the 1960s and 1970s, who rejects conventional social values, often advocating peace, love, and simple living; associated with long hair, casual clothes, and often the use of psychedelic drugs.adjectivenounC1
- hipster/ˈhɪp.stə/A person who follows the latest trends and fashions, especially in alternative culture, fashion, music, and food, often ironically or with an air of exclusivity.nounB2
- hipsterism/ˈhɪpstərɪzəm/The state, style, or quality of being a hipster; the cultural practices, attitudes, and material culture associated with hipsters.nounLow
- hipsters/ˈhɪp.stəz/A modern subculture or social group (often young, urban, educated) characterized by a self-conscious rejection of mainstream fashion, culture, and consumerism, often embracing independent, alternative, or vintage styles, music, and artisanal goods.plural-nounC1
- hiragana/ˌhɪ.rə.ˈɡɑː.nə/A Japanese syllabic script used for native words and grammatical elements.nounLow frequency outside specific contexts (Japanese language/culture).
- hirakata/ˌhɪr.əˈkæt.ə/A character type in Japanese writing; specifically, the combination of hiragana (cursive syllabary) and katakana (angular syllabary).nounLow (specialized term)
- hiram/ˈhaɪ.rəm/The name of a Phoenician king who helped build the Temple of Solomon in the Bible.nounVery Low
- hiranuma/ˌhɪər.əˈnuː.mə/A Japanese surname and, in modern geopolitical contexts, a specific reference to Taro Hiranuma (born 1939), a conservative Japanese politician known for his nationalist views and long tenure in the Diet.nounVery Low
- hiratsuka/hɪˈræt.sʊ.kə/A Japanese surname; a city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.nounVery Low
- hire/ˈhaɪə(r)/To obtain the temporary use or service of (something) in return for payment; to employ someone for wages or a salary.adjectivenounverb+1B1
- hire-purchase/ˈhaɪə ˈpɜːtʃɪs/A system of buying goods where the buyer pays in installments while using the item, with ownership transferring only after the final payment.nounlow
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