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- hodges/ˈhɒdʒɪz/A surname of English origin, derived from a medieval diminutive of the given name Roger.nounLow (as a common noun, virtually zero; as a surname, frequency depends on regional population distribution).
- hodgkin/ˈhɒdʒkɪn/A proper noun, primarily referring to the surname of the scientist Dorothy Hodgkin, or associated with the medical condition named after Thomas Hodgkin.nounLow
- hodgkin's disease/ˈhɒdʒ.kɪnz dɪˌziːz/A specific type of cancer of the lymphatic system (lymphoma), characterized by the presence of abnormal cells called Reed-Sternberg cells.nounLow
- hodman/ˈhɒdmən/A labourer who carries bricks, mortar, or other building materials using a hod.nounVery Low
- hodmezovasarhely/ˌhɒdmeɪzəˌvɑːʃərheɪ/A city in southeastern Hungary, known for its agricultural and cultural significance.nounVery Low
- hodograph/ˈhɒdəɡrɑːf/A curve or diagram representing the velocity of a moving object as a vector from a fixed point.nounVery low
- hodometer/hɒˈdɒmɪtə/A device for measuring distance traveled by a vehicle, typically by counting the rotations of a wheel.nounVery Low
- hodophobia/ˌhɒdə(ʊ)ˈfəʊbɪə/An irrational, persistent, and intense fear of travel.nounVery Rare
- hodoscope/ˈhɒd.əˌskəʊp/A scientific instrument used in particle physics to track the paths of charged particles, typically using a series of aligned detectors.nounExtremely Low
- hoe/həʊ/A long-handled gardening tool with a thin, flat blade, used for breaking up soil and removing weeds.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1/B2
- hoe in/ˈhəʊ ɪn/To eat food quickly and enthusiastically, often with a hearty appetite.verbC1
- hoe into/ˈhəʊ ˌɪn.tuː/To eat something with great enthusiasm, speed, and large amounts.verbLow/Medium (colloquial, mostly informal contexts)
- hoecake/ˈhəʊ.keɪk/A simple type of cornmeal bread, originally baked on a hoe blade over an open fire.nounLow
- hoedown/ˈhəʊdaʊn/A lively, old-fashioned social dance event popular in rural America, especially the Southeastern United States, typically involving country or folk music, square dancing, and simple traditional food.nounLow
- hoek van holland/ˌhʊk vən ˈhɒlənd/The name of a town and major North Sea port in the Netherlands, located at the mouth of the New Waterway canal where it meets the sea.nounC1
- hoenir/ˈhɜːnɪr/ or /ˈhɜːnɪə/A figure in Norse mythology, one of the gods, known for his connection to wisdom and speech.nounVery Low (Obscure/Technical)
- hoes/həʊz/The plural form of 'hoe' – a long-handled garden tool with a thin metal blade, used for weeding and breaking up soil.nounC1 (for the tool); awareness of slang usage is common but not for production.
- hofbrau/ˈhɒfbraʊ/A traditional German beer hall or brewery serving beer and food.nounC2
- hofeiA toponym, an alternative romanization of 'Hefei', the capital city of Anhui Province in China.nounExtremely Low
- hofer/ˈhəʊfə/A German-language surname of topographic or occupational origin.nounVery Low
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