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hordern
nounVery Low (Proper Noun)
/ˈhɔːdən/A surname of English origin, historically associated with land ownership or a specific location.
horeb
nounLow
/ˈhɔːrɛb/The mountain where, according to the Hebrew Bible, God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses; often synonymous with Mount Sinai.
horehound
nounC2
/ˈhɔː.haʊnd/A bitter, aromatic plant of the mint family, with woolly white leaves, used traditionally in herbal medicine, especially for coughs and sore throats.
horgan
nounVery Low
/ˈhɔːɡən/A family name of Irish origin, also found as a rare surname in other Anglophone countries. It is not a standard English lexical item with a common meaning.
hori
adjectivenounVery Low
/ˈhɒri/A derogatory ethnic slur used in New Zealand, primarily against Māori people.
hori hori
nounVery Low
/ˈhɒr.i ˈhɒr.i/A type of Japanese gardening knife/digging tool.
horiatiki
nounLow (Specialist/Contextual)
/ˌhɒ.ri.əˈtiː.ki/A classic Greek salad made with tomatoes, cucumber, onions, olives, and feta cheese, typically dressed with olive oil and oregano.
horite
nounExtremely Low / Obscure
/ˈhɔːrʌɪt/A member of an ancient Semitic people mentioned in the Old Testament, often associated with the region of Edom and Seir before the Edomites.
horizon
nounB2
/həˈraɪ.zən/The line where the earth or sea appears to meet the sky.
horizon club
nounLow
/həˈraɪ.zən klʌb/A premium membership or loyalty program offered by hotels, airlines, or businesses, typically providing exclusive benefits and privileges.
horizon deep
nounLow
/həˈraɪ.zən diːp/A powerful, evocative nautical term referring to the profound depths of the ocean beyond the visible horizon, combining the immensity of the far distance with immense depth.
horizon distance
nounLow (primarily technical/literary)
/həˈraɪ.zən ˈdɪs.təns/The maximum distance at which an object can be seen from a given observation point, limited by the curvature of the Earth; specifically, the line where the Earth and sky appear to meet.
horizontal
adjectivenounHigh frequency
/ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntl/Parallel to the plane of the horizon; at right angles to the vertical; level, flat.
horizontal bar
nounC1
/ˌhɒr.ɪˈzɒn.təl ˈbɑː/A long, straight bar fixed horizontally, especially the apparatus used in gymnastics.
horizontal mobility
nounLow-to-Medium (specialist term)
/ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntl məʊˈbɪlɪti/Movement of an individual or group from one social position to another of roughly equivalent status, without a change in their social class or hierarchy level.
horizontal stabilizer
nounVery Low (Specialist/Technical)
/ˌhɒr.ɪˈzɒn.təl ˈsteɪ.bɪ.laɪ.zə/The fixed horizontal airfoil at the rear of an aircraft's tail assembly, used to provide longitudinal stability and control pitch.
horizontal tasting
nounLow
/ˌhɒr.ɪˈzɒn.təl ˈteɪ.stɪŋ/A method of comparing different wines from the same vintage.
horizontal union
nounC1
/ˌhɒr.ɪˈzɒn.təl ˈjuː.njən/A labour union which represents workers across different companies or organisations within the same industry or sector.
horkheimer
nounVery Low
/ˈhɔːkhaɪmə/A proper noun, specifically a surname, most notably associated with the German philosopher and sociologist Max Horkheimer (1895–1973).
horlicks
nounC2
/ˈhɔːlɪks/A proprietary name for a malted milk drink powder.

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