English Words Starting With H

• haptics

  nounLow
  /ˈhæptɪks/The branch of science and technology concerned with the sense of touch, the perception of objects through touch, and the communication of information via touch.
• haptometer

  nounVery Low
  /hæpˈtɒm.ɪ.tə/A scientific instrument for measuring the sensitivity of the sense of touch.
• haptotropism

  nounVery Low
  /ˌhæpˈtɒ.trə.pɪ.zəm/The directional growth or movement of a plant or plant part in response to touch or physical contact.
• hapu

  nounC2
  /ˈhɑːpuː/A Maori social unit or sub-tribe, often comprising several extended families (whānau), with common descent from a founding ancestor.
• hapuka

  nounLow
  /həˈpuːkə/A species of large marine fish found in Southern Hemisphere waters, also known as wreckfish or groper.
• hapuu

  nounVery Low / Obscure
  /hɑːˈpuːuː/A noun referring to a type of Hawaiian tree (genus Pisonia), known for its large, glossy leaves and sticky seeds.
• hara-kiri

  nounC1
  /ˌhærə ˈkɪr.i/A form of Japanese ritual suicide by disembowelment, traditionally performed by samurai to avoid dishonour.
• harahan

  nounVery Low
  /ˈhærəhæn/A surname and the name of a town in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, USA.
• harakeke

  nounC2 (very low frequency outside NZ contexts)
  /ˌhærəˈkɛkeɪ/A native New Zealand flax plant (Phormium tenax), used for fibre, weaving, and cultural purposes.
• harald i

  nounLow
  /ˈhærəld ðə ˈfɜːst/A historical name; specifically Harald I (c. 850–c. 932), also known as Harald Fairhair, traditionally regarded as the first King of Norway, who unified numerous petty kingdoms.
• harald iii

  nounC1
  /ˈhærəld ðə ˈθɜːd/A proper noun referring to Harald III Sigurdsson, also known as Harald Hardrada, the King of Norway from 1046 to 1066, famous for his military exploits and his death at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
• harald v

  nounVery Low
  /ˈhærəld ðə ˈfɪfθ/The King of Norway (reigning monarch since 1991).
• haram

  adjectivenounMedium (common within discussions of Islamic culture, ethics, or in Muslim-majority regions; low in general secular English discourse).
  /həˈrɑːm/Forbidden or proscribed by Islamic law, with religious or moral transgression implied.
• harambee

  interjectionnounLow (Specialized/Cultural)
  /ˌhær.æmˈbeɪ/A Kenyan tradition of community self-help events involving fundraising and cooperative effort for local projects.
• haramzada

  nounVery Low
  /ˌhær.əmˈzɑː.də/An insult meaning 'bastard' or 'son of a sinner', indicating illegitimate birth or reproachable character.
• haramzadi

  nounExtremely low in general English; encountered only in contexts involving South Asian communities or conflict reporting. Highly marked and taboo.
  /ˌhær.əmˈzɑː.di/A highly offensive Urdu/Hindi term, literally meaning 'illegitimate son/daughter of a person who has violated religious law (haram)', used as a grave insult implying bastardy and religious transgression.
• harangue

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1/C2
  /həˈræŋ/A long, forceful, aggressive, or loud speech, especially one delivered publicly in a critical or attacking manner.
• harappa

  nounLow
  /həˈræpə/An ancient city in the Indus Valley, part of one of the world's earliest urban civilizations.
• harappan

  adjectivenounLow
  /həˈræpən/Relating to the ancient Indus Valley civilization or its major city, Harappa.
• harar

  nounLow
  /ˈhɑː.rə/To treat someone in an unkind or oppressive way by constantly finding fault with them or making their life unpleasant.

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