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hispanicism
nounVery low / Specialist
/hɪˈspæn.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/A word, phrase, or linguistic feature borrowed from Spanish into another language.
hispanicist
nounC2 (very low frequency; academic/professional)
/hɪˈspænɪsɪst/A scholar who specializes in the study of the languages, literatures, and cultures of Spain, Portugal, and Latin America.
hispanicize
verbverb-transitiveC1
/hɪˈspæn.ɪ.saɪz/To make something or someone Spanish in character, influence, or form.
hispanidad
nounLow
/ˌhɪspænɪˈdæd/The cultural and historical community comprising Spain and Spanish-speaking countries, bound by shared language, heritage, and traditions.
hispaniola
nounLow
/ˌhɪspənˈjəʊlə/An island in the Caribbean Sea, comprising the countries of Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
hispanism
nounLow
/ˈhɪspənɪz(ə)m/A linguistic feature, custom, or idea characteristic of Spanish or Spanish-speaking culture.
hispanist
nounC1/C2
/ˈhɪspənɪst/A scholar who specializes in the study of the Spanish language, literature, and culture.
hispanophile
nounLow
/hɪˈspæn.ə.faɪl/A person who loves or admires Spanish or Hispanic culture, people, and traditions.
hispanophobe
nounC1/C2
/ˌhɪspənə(ʊ)ˈfəʊb/A person who has an irrational fear, dislike, or prejudice against Hispanic peoples, Spanish-speaking countries, or their cultures.
hiss
interjectionnounverb+2C1
/hɪs/A sharp, sustained 's' sound, especially like that made by a snake or escaping air.
hissarlik
nounVery low
/ˌhɪsəˈlɪk/The modern name for an archaeological site in northwestern Anatolia (modern Turkey), widely identified as the location of the historical city of Troy.
hissing
nounC1
/ˈhɪsɪŋ/The sound made by a sharp, sustained sibilant, like that of a snake, steam escaping, or a cat showing displeasure.
hissy
nounC2
/ˈhɪsi/Characterized by or resembling a prolonged 'hiss' sound.
hissy fit
nounMedium (Common in informal speech, less common in writing)
/ˈhɪsi fɪt/A sudden, uncontrolled outburst of anger, frustration, or temper, often characterized by childish emotional displays like shouting, crying, or stomping.
histadrut
nounLow
/hɪˈstædrʊt/The General Federation of Labourers in the Land of Israel; the primary national trade union centre in Israel.
histaminase
nounVery Low
/hɪˈstæmɪneɪz/An enzyme that breaks down histamine.
histamine
nounC1
/ˈhɪstəmiːn/A chemical compound released by cells in the body during an allergic reaction or injury, causing inflammation and other symptoms.
histamine blocker
nounLow-medium (Technical/Medical)
/ˈhɪstəmiːn ˈblɒkə/A substance, typically a drug, that inhibits the action of histamine in the body.
histamine headache
nounC2
/ˈhɪstəmiːn ˈhedeɪk/A severe, debilitating headache, often with vascular throbbing, primarily caused by the release of histamine within the body. Commonly used as a synonym for 'cluster headache'.
histidine
nounC2
/ˈhɪs.tɪ.diːn/An essential amino acid, C₆H₉N₃O₂, used by the body for growth and tissue repair.

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