English Words Starting With H

• havering

  nounLow frequency, primarily in UK/Irish English.
  /ˈheɪvərɪŋ/To talk foolishly or indecisively; to hesitate or waver.
• haversack

  nounC1
  /ˈhævəsæk/A single-strap bag, typically made of canvas or sturdy cloth, worn over one shoulder and resting on the opposite hip, used for carrying provisions or personal items.
• haversian canal

  nounVery Low Frequency
  /həˌvɜː.ʒən kəˈnæl/A microscopic central channel in compact bone tissue that contains blood vessels and nerves.
• haversian system

  nounVery Low
  /həˌvɜː.ʒən ˈsɪs.təm/The fundamental structural unit of compact bone, consisting of a central canal (Haversian canal) surrounded by concentric layers of bone matrix (lamellae) and bone cells (osteocytes).
• haversine

  nounVery Low
  /ˈhævəsaɪn/A mathematical function, half the versed sine (half of one minus the cosine of an angle), used historically in navigation and astronomy.
• havilah

  nounVery low (predominantly biblical/literary)
  /ˈhavɪlə/A geographical region mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, often associated with resources like gold and precious stones.
• haviland

  nounC2
  /ˈhævɪlənd/A proper noun, primarily a surname, but most commonly associated with high-quality porcelain or china from the Haviland & Co. manufacturer.
• havildar

  nounC2
  /ˈhavɪldɑː/A non-commissioned officer rank in the Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi armies, equivalent to sergeant.
• havirov

  nounExtremely rare / Not in general use
  A term not found in standard English dictionaries; appears to be a proper noun or specialized term.
• havoc

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /ˈhævək/Widespread destruction, great confusion, or disorder.
• havre

  nounLow
  /ˈhɑːvə/A harbour or port, especially a safe haven for ships.
• havurah

  nounLow
  /həˈvʊərə/A small, informal group for Jewish fellowship and study, typically without a rabbi.
• haw

  nounverbverb-intransitiveC2
  /hɔː/A hesitation sound; an expression of hesitation or uncertainty.
• haw-haw

  interjectionnounRare
  /hɔː hɔː/A loud, boisterous, and often forced laugh, typically expressing derision or mockery.
• hawaii

  nounB1
  /həˈwaɪ.iː/The 50th state of the United States, an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, famous for its volcanic islands, tropical climate, and indigenous Polynesian culture.
• hawaii volcanoes national park

  nounLow
  /həˌwaɪ.iː vɒlˈkeɪ.əʊz ˈnæʃ.nəl pɑːk/A national park located on the island of Hawaii, established to protect the environment of the Kīlauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes.
• hawaiian

  adjectivenounB2
  /həˈwaɪ.ən/Relating to Hawaii, its indigenous people, or their language and culture.
• hawaiian gardens

  nounLow (Proper Noun, Geographic Name)
  /həˌwaɪ.ən ˈɡɑː.dənz/A proper noun referring to a specific city in Los Angeles County, California, United States.
• hawaiian goose

  nounC1
  /həˌwaɪ.ən ˈɡuːs/The nēnē, a species of bird native to the Hawaiian Islands and the state bird of Hawaii.
• hawaiian guitar

  nounC2
  /həˌwaɪ.ən ɡɪˈtɑː/A type of acoustic or electric guitar designed to be played flat on the lap, producing a smooth, sliding sound.

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