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horme
nounVery Rare
/ˈhɔːmi/An intrinsic drive or vital energy, especially an unconscious striving toward a goal or purpose.
hormic theory
nounVery Low
/ˈhɔː.mɪk ˈθɪə.ri/A psychological theory proposing that human behavior is primarily driven by innate, purposive strivings toward goals.
hormigueros
nounLow
/ɔːmɪˈɡɛrəʊs/Anthills; mounds of earth constructed by ants as their nests and living spaces.
hormisdas
nounExtremely rare/technical
/hɔːˈmɪzdəs/The name of a 6th-century pope (Pope Hormisdas, 514–523) known for resolving the Acacian schism.
hormogonium
nounVery Low (Specialized Technical)
/ˌhɔːməˈɡəʊniəm/A short, motile filament of cells produced by certain cyanobacteria, serving as a means of asexual reproduction.
hormone
nounB2
/ˈhɔːməʊn/A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.
hormone replacement therapy
nounC1
/ˈhɔː.məʊn rɪˈpleɪs.mənt ˌθer.ə.pi/Medical treatment where patients receive hormones to compensate for a deficiency, especially estrogen and/or progesterone for managing menopausal symptoms.
hormuz
nounVery Low (Proper Noun)
/hɔːˈmʊz/A proper noun referring primarily to a strategic strait connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.
horn
adjectivenounverb+1B1
/hɔːn/A hard, permanent projection on the head of certain animals (e.g., cattle, goats, rhinoceroses); also, a device sounded to produce a loud warning or musical sound.
horn chair
nounLow
/hɔːn tʃɛː/A chair constructed primarily from animal horns, particularly cattle horns, as a primary structural or decorative element.
horn fly
nounC2
/ˈhɔːn ˌflaɪ/A small, blood-sucking fly (Haematobia irritans) that primarily infests cattle, clustering around the base of their horns.
horn in
verbC1
/hɔːn ˈɪn/To intrude or interrupt, especially in an unwelcome or presumptuous manner.
horn of africa
nounLow to Medium
/ˌhɔːn əv ˈæf.rɪ.kə/A major geopolitical peninsula in Northeast Africa, jutting into the Arabian Sea.
horn of plenty
nounLow
/ˌhɔːn əv ˈplɛnti/A large container shaped like a horn or cone, overflowing with food, flowers, or other produce. A symbol of abundance, prosperity, and good fortune.
horn poppy
nounLow
/hɔːn ˈpɒpi/A coastal plant with yellow flowers and long, curved seed pods resembling horns.
horn silver
nounVery Low
/hɔːn ˈsɪl.və/A native mineral, silver chloride (AgCl), which is an important ore of silver.
horn timber
nounVery low / Technical
/hɔːn ˈtɪmbə/A shipbuilding term for the uppermost piece of the stern frame, connecting the two sides and forming the main support for the overhanging stern.
horn-rims
plural-nounC1
/ˈhɔːn ˌrɪmz/Eyeglasses with frames made of a material that resembles horn, or more commonly, plastic imitating that appearance; specifically refers to the glasses themselves.
horn-spread
nounRare
/ˈhɔːn ˌsprɛd/A measurement of the width or span of an animal's horns, typically referring to game animals like deer or elk.
hornbag
nounVery Low / Regional Slang
/ˈhɔːnbaɡ/A sexually attractive person (chiefly Australian slang).

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