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howel
nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete / Technical
/ˈhaʊəl/A tool used in coopering (barrel-making) for smoothing the insides of barrels and casks.
howel dda
nounLow (specialized term in historical/Welsh contexts)
/ˈhʊwɛl ðɑː/The epithet 'Hywel Dda' refers to Hywel ap Cadell, a 10th-century king of Deheubarth (in Wales) who is renowned for codifying a comprehensive system of traditional Welsh law, known as Cyfraith Hywel.
howells
nounLow
/ˈhaʊ.əlz/A surname of English origin, typically functioning as a proper noun to denote a family name.
howf
nounVery Low / Archaic
/haʊf/A habitual haunt or meeting place; a pub or lodging.
howff
nounverb-intransitiveVery Low / Archaic/Regional
/haʊf/A meeting place or a familiar haunt, especially a pub.
howitzer
nounC2
/ˈhaʊ.ɪt.sə/A short-barrelled, relatively low-velocity artillery piece, designed for high-angle fire with steep trajectories, often used against targets behind cover.
howk
verbRare
/haʊk/To dig, delve, or extract, typically in a rough or energetic manner.
howl
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/haʊl/to make a long, loud, mournful cry, typically as an expression of pain, distress, or strong emotion; characteristic of wolves, dogs, or the wind.
howl down
verbC2 (Advanced, Low frequency)
/ˈhaʊl daʊn/To shout loudly and aggressively in order to prevent someone from being heard, usually as an expression of strong disapproval.
howland island
nounRare
/ˈhaʊlənd ˈaɪlənd/A small, uninhabited coral island in the central Pacific Ocean.
howler
nounC1
/ˈhaʊlə(r)/A very stupid or obvious mistake, especially one that causes amusement.
howlet
nounVery low (archaic/regional/poetic)
/ˈhaʊlɪt/A small owl, especially a young or small one.
howlin' wolf
nounLow
/ˌhaʊ.lɪn ˈwʊlf/The stage name of Chester Arthur Burnett (1910–1976), an influential American blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player.
howlround
nounLow
/ˈhaʊl.raʊnd/A high-pitched audio feedback loop (howling/squealing) caused when the output of an audio system is picked up by its input, creating a continuous, escalating cycle.
howrah
nounVery Low
/ˈhaʊrə/A large station or terminal in West Bengal, India, specifically referring to the Howrah railway station and its surrounding area (including a bridge over the Hooghly River), which is a major transportation hub for Kolkata.
howtowdie
nounVery low / Obsolete
/haʊˈtaʊdi/A dish consisting of a boiled chicken, usually served with spinach or other greens.
hox gene
nounC2
/ˈhɒks dʒiːn/A member of a group of genes that control the development of body plan structures in animals, plants and fungi.
hoxha
nounC2
/ˈhɒdʒə/A title or surname, most famously associated with Enver Hoxha, the long-time communist ruler of Albania.
hoxie
nounVery low
/ˈhɒksi/A surname of English origin.
hoy
nounVery Low / Archaic
/hɔɪ/Used to attract attention or call out to someone.

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