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- houndfish/ˈhaʊndfɪʃ/A long, slender marine fish with a distinctive elongated lower jaw, belonging to the needlefish family (Tylosurus), known for leaping from the water.nounRare
- hounding/ˈhaʊndɪŋ/The act of relentlessly pursuing, harassing, or pressuring someone, especially in a persistent and unwelcome manner.nounC1
- houngan/ˈhʊŋɡən/A male vodou priest in Haitian Vodou.nounC2/Extremely Rare
- hounskull/ˈhaʊnskuːl/A type of medieval helmet that covered the entire head, featuring a pointed or rounded visor with breathing holes.nounVery Low
- hounslow/ˈhaʊnzləʊ/A major town in West London, England, and the borough that contains it.nounC2
- houphouet-boigny/ˌhuːfweɪ ˈbwɑːnji/The surname of Félix Houphouët-Boigny (1905–1993), the first President of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), who served from 1960 until his death.nounVery Low (Proper Noun)
- houppelande/ˈhuːplənd/A long, voluminous outer garment, often with elaborate sleeves and a high collar, worn in Europe during the late Middle Ages and Renaissance.nounVery Low
- hour/ˈaʊə(r)/A unit of time equal to sixty minutes; one twenty-fourth of a day.adjectivenounA1
- hour angle/ˈaʊər ˌæŋɡl/The angular distance between the meridian of a celestial body and the hour circle of a given point (usually the First Point of Aries), measured westward along the celestial equator, expressed in hours, minutes, and seconds.nounVery Low (Technical/Specialized)
- hour circle/ˈaʊə ˌsɜː.kl̩/A great circle on the celestial sphere that passes through both celestial poles and a specific celestial body or point, used to measure hour angles and right ascension.nounC2 (Very Low Frequency - Highly Specialized)
- hour hand/ˈaʊə hænd/The shorter hand on an analogue clock or watch that indicates the current hour.nounC1
- hourglass/ˈaʊəɡlɑːs/A device for measuring time, consisting of two glass bulbs connected by a narrow neck, through which sand flows from the upper to the lower bulb in a fixed period, typically one hour.adjectivenounB2
- houri/ˈhʊər.i/One of the beautiful maidens said in the Quran to dwell in paradise with the faithful.nounC2
- hours/ˈaʊəz/The plural form of 'hour,' referring to periods of time equal to 60 minutes.plural-nounA1
- housatonic/ˌhaʊsəˈtɒnɪk/Proper noun referring to a river in the northeastern United States, or to places, entities, or cultural items named after it.nounLow (primarily geographical/historical context)
- house/haʊs/ (noun), /haʊz/ (verb)A building for human habitation, especially one that is a permanent structure serving as a dwelling for an individual, family, or household.adjectivenounverb+2A1
- house agent/ˈhaʊs ˌeɪdʒənt/A professional person or company that manages the sale or rental of properties on behalf of owners.nounC1
- house arrest/ˌhaʊs əˈrest/A legal punishment or restriction where a person is confined to their own residence instead of a prison, often with electronic monitoring and strict conditions.nounB2
- house brand/ˈhaʊs ˌbrænd/A product or brand that is owned and sold by a retailer under its own name, rather than by a national or manufacturer's brand. It is typically a lower-cost alternative.nounB2
- house call/ˈhaʊs ˌkɔːl/A visit to a patient's home by a doctor or other professional to provide treatment or service.nounC1
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