English Words Starting With H

• hazan

  nounLow
  /ˈhɑːzən/A Jewish cantor, specifically one who leads liturgical music in a synagogue.
• hazara

  nounC2
  /həˈzɑːrə/An ethnic group primarily native to the Hazarajat region in central Afghanistan, and parts of Pakistan and Iran.
• hazard

  nounverbverb-transitiveB2
  /ˈhæz.əd/A source of danger; something that could cause harm, loss, or adverse effects.
• hazard light

  nounMedium
  /ˈhæz.əd ˌlaɪts/A flashing light on a vehicle used to warn other drivers of a potential danger or that the vehicle is stationary in a hazardous location.
• hazard lights

  plural-nounB1
  /ˈhæz.əd ˌlaɪts/A pair of flashing orange lights on a vehicle, used to warn other road users that the vehicle is stationary or that there is a hazard.
• hazard warning device

  nounC1
  /ˈhæz.əd ˈwɔː.nɪŋ dɪˈvaɪs/A physical or electronic mechanism designed to alert people to a potential danger or unsafe condition.
• hazardous waste

  nounC1
  /ˈhæzədəs weɪst/Discarded material that is dangerous or harmful to human health or the environment, typically due to being toxic, flammable, corrosive, or reactive.
• hazchem

  nounC2
  /ˈhæz.kem/A coded emergency information system for hazardous chemicals, typically displayed on transport vehicles and storage facilities.
• haze

  nounverbverb-ambitransitiveB2
  /heɪz/a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles, smoke, or dust, resulting in reduced visibility and a lack of sharpness.
• hazel

  adjectivenounB1
  /ˈheɪ.zəl/A type of small tree or large shrub that produces edible nuts, or the light brown colour of those nuts.
• hazel crest

  nounLow / Specialized
  /ˈheɪ.zəl krɛst/The common name for a small North American songbird, scientifically known as Cistothorus palustris, known for its distinctively streaked plumage.
• hazel grouse

  nounLow
  /ˌheɪzəl ˈɡraʊs/A small, plump, woodland-dwelling game bird, native to Eurasia, with barred and mottled brownish-grey plumage.
• hazel park

  nounLow (specific, place-name)
  /ˈheɪ.zəl pɑːk/A proper noun referring to a specific geographical location, typically a city or suburb.
• hazelhen

  nounVery low
  /ˈheɪz(ə)lhɛn/A small woodland grouse native to Eurasia, similar to a partridge.
• hazelnut

  nounB1
  /ˈheɪz(ə)lnʌt/The small, roughly spherical, edible nut of the hazel tree (genus Corylus).
• hazelnut oil

  nounC1
  /ˈheɪz(ə)lnʌt ɔɪl/A pale yellow to golden-brown oil extracted from the kernels (nuts) of the hazelnut, used in cooking, cosmetics, and wood finishing.
• hazelwood

  nounLow
  /ˈheɪzəlwʊd/The wood of the hazel tree (genus Corylus), known for being light, flexible, and sometimes used for specific crafts.
• hazemeter

  nounVery Rare
  /ˈheɪzˌmiːtə/An instrument for measuring the opacity of the atmosphere, particularly the degree of haze.
• hazer

  nounLow
  /ˈheɪ.zə/A person who subjects someone to harassment, intimidation, or strenuous tasks as part of an initiation or training process, particularly in certain group contexts.
• hazing

  nounC1
  /ˈheɪzɪŋ/The practice of subjecting newcomers to an organization (like a university fraternity or sports team) to humiliating, abusive, or dangerous initiation rituals.

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