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- hoppus foot/ˈhɒp.əs fʊt/A unit of volume used for measuring round timber, equivalent to 1.273 cubic feet.nounVery low
- hops/hɒps/The dried flowers of the hop plant, used primarily for flavouring and preserving beer.plural-nounMedium (L1 for brewing term; L2-L3 for other meanings)
- hopsack/ˈhɒpsæk/A coarse, open, basket-weave fabric traditionally made from flax, hemp, jute, or wool.nounC1/C2
- hopsacking/ˈhɒpsækɪŋ/A coarse, loosely woven fabric, typically made of cotton or wool, with a rough, basket-like texture.nounC2 (Proficient)
- hopscotch/ˈhɒp.skɒtʃ/A children's game where players hop through a pattern of squares drawn on the ground, typically while pushing a small flat object like a stone.nounverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
- hoptoad/ˈhɒp.təʊd/A term for a toad, specifically referencing its jumping movement.nounVery Low
- hoptree/ˈhɒpˌtriː/A small North American tree (Ptelea trifoliata) of the citrus family, with trifoliate leaves and bitter fruit, historically used as a substitute for hops in brewing.nounLow (Specialist)
- hopvine/ˈhɒp.vaɪn/The climbing or trailing plant of the species Humulus lupulus, cultivated for its flowers (hops) used in brewing beer.nounC1
- hora/ˈhɔː.rə/A traditional circle dance, typically associated with Jewish, Romanian, and Balkan cultures, performed to music with a distinct, often upbeat rhythm.nounLow
- horace/ˈhɒr.ɪs/A classical Roman poet and satirist.nounLow
- horae/ˈhɔːriː/In Greek mythology, the personified goddesses of the seasons and the natural order of time.plural-nounVery Low (C2/Proficiency)
- horary astrology/ˈhɔːrəri əˈstrɒlədʒi/A branch of astrology that focuses on answering a specific question by analyzing the astrological chart for the exact time and place the question is posed.nounC2 (Rare/Technical)
- horatian ode/hɒˌreɪʃən ˈəʊd/A classical ode in a calm, reflective, and meditative style, typically with a consistent stanza structure.nounC1/C2
- horatio/həˈreɪʃiəʊ/A masculine given name of Latin origin, historically associated with honor and virtue.nounLow
- horatius/hɒˈreɪ.ʃəs/A legendary Roman hero famous for defending a bridge against an Etruscan army, often used as a symbol of courageous and single-handed defense against overwhelming odds.nounC2/Low
- horatius cocles/həˈreɪʃəs ˈkəʊkliːz/The legendary Roman hero who single-handedly defended the Pons Sublicius bridge against the Etruscan army, allowing his comrades to destroy it behind him.nounVery Low
- horchata/ɔːˈtʃɑːtə/A traditional, sweet, milky beverage made from ground nuts, seeds, or grains, typically served cold.nounLow-frequency
- horde/hɔːd/A large, often unruly crowd or group of people.nounverbverb-intransitiveC1
- hordein/ˈhɔːdiɪn/A simple protein found in barley and other grains.nounVery low (Scientific/Terminology)
- hordeolum/hɔːˈdiːələm/A small, painful abscess or stye on the edge of the eyelid, caused by a bacterial infection of an oil gland or eyelash follicle.nounC2
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