English Words Starting With H

• halley's comet

  nounLow
  /ˌhæliz ˈkɒmɪt/A short-period comet visible from Earth every 75–79 years, named after the English astronomer Edmond Halley who first calculated its orbit.
• halliard

  nounC2
  /ˈhæl.jəd/A rope or tackle used for raising and lowering a ship's sail, yard, or flag.
• hallie

  nounLow (as a name; very low/non-existent as a common lexical item)
  /ˈhæli/A given name, typically female, primarily used as a proper noun.
• halling

  nounC2
  /ˈhɑːlɪŋ/A vigorous traditional folk dance from the Hallingdal region of Norway.
• hallmark

  nounverbverb-transitiveB2
  /ˈhɔːl.mɑːk/A distinguishing characteristic, trait, or feature that is typical of a particular person, place, or thing, often signifying quality, authenticity, or excellence.
• hallo

  interjectionnounverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveLow
  /həˈləʊ/A greeting used to attract attention or to say hello.
• halloo

  interjectionnounverbRare
  /həˈluː/A loud cry or shout, often used to attract attention, urge on hounds in hunting, or express excitement.
• halloumi

  nounC1/C2 - Specialized / Cultural
  /həˈluː.mi/A semi-hard, brined cheese from Cyprus made from a mixture of goat's and sheep's milk, sometimes with cow's milk, known for its high melting point and squeaky texture when cooked.
• hallow

  verbverb-transitiveLow
  /ˈhaləʊ/To make holy; to sanctify, consecrate, or venerate.
• halloween

  nounMedium-High
  /ˌhæl.əʊˈiːn/A celebration observed on October 31st, the eve of All Saints' Day, involving costumes, trick-or-treating, and decorations with spooky themes.
• hallowmas

  nounVery Low (Archaic/Rare)
  /ˈhæləʊməs/The Christian feast of All Saints, celebrated on November 1st.
• halloysite

  nounC2
  /həˈlɔɪsaɪt/A clay mineral belonging to the kaolinite group, characterised by its nanotubular structure.
• halls of ivy

  nounLow
  /ˌhɔːlz əv ˈaɪvi/A metaphorical term for universities or institutions of higher education, especially those with traditional architecture and academic prestige.
• hallucinate

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  /həˈluː.sɪ.neɪt/To experience perceptions (seeing, hearing, etc.) of things that are not physically present.
• hallucination

  nounC1
  /həˌluː.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/A sensory perception (seeing, hearing, etc.) of something that is not physically present, experienced as real by the person but arising from the mind.
• hallucinogen

  nounC1/C2
  /həˈluː.sɪ.nə.dʒən/A substance that causes hallucinations, alterations in perception, thought, and mood.
• hallucinogenic

  adjectivenounC1/C2
  /həˌluːsɪnəˈdʒenɪk/A substance (typically a drug) that causes hallucinations (distortions in perception, sight, sound, etc.)
• hallucinosis

  nounRare/Technical
  /həˌluːsɪˈnəʊsɪs/A psychological condition or state characterized by persistent or recurrent hallucinations, occurring in the absence of other psychotic symptoms.
• hallux

  nounC2
  /ˈhaləks/The innermost digit of the foot; the big toe.
• hallux valgus

  nounC2
  /ˌhaləks ˈvalɡəs/A foot deformity where the big toe (hallux) angles abnormally toward the second toe.

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