English Words Starting With H

• hashemite kingdom of jordan

  nounLow in general discourse; Medium-High in specific contexts (diplomacy, news, academia).
  /ˈhæʃəmaɪt ˈkɪŋdəm əv ˈdʒɔːdən/The official name of the country Jordan, referring to the constitutional monarchy in the Middle East ruled by the Hashemite dynasty.
• hasher

  nounUncommon
  /ˈhæʃə/A person or thing that hashes; specifically, one who computes hash values in computing or, informally, a waiter in a cheap restaurant.
• hashhead

  nounLow
  /ˈhæʃhɛd/A habitual user of hashish (cannabis resin).
• hashimite

  adjectivenounRare
  /ˈhæʃɪmaɪt/A member of the Hashemite dynasty, claiming descent from the prophet Muhammad through his grandson Hasan.
• hashing

  nounC1
  /ˈhæʃɪŋ/The process of using a hash function to convert data (like a string or a file) into a fixed-size string of characters (a hash), typically for efficient data retrieval or security.
• hashish

  nounC2
  /ˈhaʃɪʃ/A narcotic drug made from the resin of the cannabis plant, stronger than marijuana.
• hashtag

  nounverb-ambitransitiveHigh
  /ˈhæʃtæɡ/A word or phrase preceded by the hash symbol (#), used on social media to identify and group messages on a specific topic.
• hasid

  nounC1
  /ˈhæsɪd/A member of a Jewish mystical movement founded in 18th-century Poland, emphasizing joy, prayer, and devotion to a spiritual leader (tzaddik).
• hasidean

  nounVery Low (Specialist/Historical)
  /hæsɪˈdiːən/A member of a Jewish religious party or sect in ancient Judea from the 3rd to 1st centuries BCE, known for strict piety and devotion to the Mosaic law.
• hasidism

  nounC2
  /ˈhæs.ɪ.dɪ.zəm/A mystical Jewish religious movement founded in 18th-century Eastern Europe, emphasizing joyful piety, prayer, and the leadership of a spiritual teacher (tzaddik or rebbe).
• haskalah

  nounLow
  /ˌhaskəˈlɑː/The Jewish Enlightenment movement of the 18th and 19th centuries, primarily in Central and Eastern Europe, promoting secular education, integration into European society, and critical thinking about Jewish tradition.
• haslet

  nounC2 (Rare, regionally specific term)
  /ˈheɪzlɪt/A traditional British meatloaf or meat terrine made from chopped pig's offal (heart, liver, lungs) mixed with herbs, breadcrumbs, and spices, cooked in a casing.
• hasmonean

  nounRare/Very Low Frequency
  /ˌhæzməˈniːən/Relating to a dynasty of Jewish rulers who reigned in Judea from about 140 to 37 BCE, founded by the Maccabees.
• hasp

  nounverbverb-transitiveLow
  /hɑːsp/A metal fastening for a door, lid, or window, typically consisting of a hinged metal plate that fits over a loop or staple and is secured by a pin, padlock, or bolt.
• hassam

  nounVery Low
  /ˈhæs.əm/(Proper noun) An English surname of Arabic origin, meaning 'one who splits iron' or 'blacksmith'.
• hassan ii

  nounC2
  /hæˈsæn ðə ˈsɛkənd/The King of Morocco from 1961 until his death in 1999, the second ruler of the 'Alawi dynasty to hold the title of King.
• hassel

  nounB2
  /ˈhæs.əl/Inconvenient or annoying trouble or difficulty.
• hasselt

  nounLow
  /ˈhæsəlt/A city in northeastern Belgium, the capital of the province of Limburg.
• hassid

  nounLow
  /ˈhasɪd/A member of a Jewish mystical movement founded in 18th-century Eastern Europe, emphasizing piety, joy, and direct connection to God.
• hassium

  nounRare/Specialized
  /ˈhæsiəm/A synthetic, highly radioactive chemical element with atomic number 108.

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