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- honour/ˈɒnə(r)/High respect, esteem, or admiration; adherence to what is right or a conventional standard of conduct.nounverbC1
- honour killing/ˈɒnə ˌkɪlɪŋ/The murder of a family member, typically a woman, by other family members who believe the victim has brought shame or dishonour upon the family.nounC1/C2
- honour moderations/ˈɒnə ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃənz/A specific set of first public examinations taken by undergraduate students at the University of Oxford, typically at the end of the first or second year, particularly in Classics or Mathematics.plural-nounVery Low
- honour school/ˈɒnə skuːl/A specific undergraduate degree programme or subject area at the University of Oxford, typically involving a final examination (schools) and resulting in an honours degree.nounC2
- honourable discharge/ˈɒn(ə)rəb(ə)l ˈdɪstʃɑːdʒ/The formal release of a member of the armed forces from their service obligations, characterised by a record of good conduct and satisfactory service.nounLow
- honours/ˈɒnəz/High public esteem or special distinction conferred for achievement.plural-nounB2
- honours list/ˈɒnəz lɪst/An official list, often published annually, of people who are to be awarded honours (such as titles, medals, or membership in orders of chivalry) by the state, typically for public service or achievement.nounC1
- honours of war/ˈɒnəz əv wɔː/Privileges granted to a capitulating force, allowing them to depart with dignity, typically including the right to march out with colours flying, drums beating, and bearing arms.plural-nounC2
- hons/ˈɒnəz/Abbreviation for 'honours', denoting a degree awarded with a higher level of academic achievement.nounLow
- honshu/ˈhɒnʃuː/The largest and principal island of Japan, containing major cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto.nounC2
- hoo-ha/ˈhuː.hɑː/A commotion, fuss, or uproar, often about something of minor importance.interjectionnounlow to medium
- hooch/huːtʃ/Illegally made or strong alcoholic liquor, especially whiskey.nounLow (informal, slang, historical)
- hoochie/ˈhuː.tʃi/A person (especially a woman) perceived as promiscuous, or something designed to be sexually provocative (e.g., clothing).adjectivenounMedium to Low
- hoochie mama/ˈhuːtʃi ˈmɑːmə/A woman perceived as sexually provocative, flashy, or trashy in her dress and behavior.nounLow (very informal/slang, niche use)
- hoochinoo/huːˈtʃiːnuː/A strong alcoholic liquor, traditionally homemade, especially using low-quality ingredients.nounObsolete / Historical
- hood/hʊd/A covering for the head and neck, often attached to a garment like a coat.nounverbverb-transitiveB2
- hood molding/ˈhʊd ˌməʊl.dɪŋ/A projecting moulding above a window or door (on the exterior of a building) to throw off rain.nounLow (Technical)
- hood mould/ˈhʊd ˌməʊld/A projecting moulding over an arch, door, or window designed to throw off rainwater.nounLow
- hood rat/ˈhʊd ˌrat/A derogatory slang term for a person, typically a young woman, from an inner-city or impoverished urban neighborhood (the 'hood'), perceived as promiscuous, unsophisticated, or involved in petty crime.nounLow
- hooded crow/ˌhʊdɪd ˈkrəʊ/A distinctive Eurasian bird (Corvus cornix) with black head, throat, wings, and tail, contrasting with grey body plumage.nounLow
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