English Words Starting With H

• hearst

  nounLow
  /hɜːst/A proper noun, primarily a surname, most famously associated with the American media magnate and publisher William Randolph Hearst (1863–1951).
• heart

  nounverbverb-transitiveA1
  /hɑːt/The muscular organ in the chest that pumps blood through the circulatory system; often used figuratively to represent the centre of emotion, character, or the most important part.
• heart attack

  nounHigh
  /ˈhɑːt əˌtæk/A medical condition where blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked, causing damage.
• heart block

  nounC2
  /ˈhɑːt blɒk/A cardiac condition where electrical impulses are delayed or blocked as they travel through the heart muscle.
• heart cam

  nounLow (specialist technical term)
  /ˈhɑːt ˌkæm/A mechanical cam (an off-centre rotating component) shaped roughly like a heart, designed to convert rotary motion into a smooth, repeating linear motion with a quick return.
• heart cherry

  nounC1
  /ˈhɑːt ˌtʃɛri/A type of cherry with a distinctive heart-shaped fruit.
• heart disease

  nounHigh
  /ˈhɑːt dɪˌziːz/A medical condition affecting the heart, including its structure, function, or blood vessels.
• heart failure

  nounC1
  /ˈhɑːt ˌfeɪ.ljər/A serious medical condition where the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.
• heart is a lonely hunter, the

  nounVery Low
  /ˈhɑːt ɪz ə ˈləʊnli ˈhʌntə, ðə/A novel by Carson McCullers, published in 1940. The phrase itself metaphorically suggests that the human heart, in its search for connection and understanding, often pursues its quest in solitude.
• heart murmur

  nounC2
  /ˈhɑːt ˌmɜː.mər/A faint, extra, or unusual sound heard during a heartbeat, often indicating a potential issue with the heart's valves.
• heart of darkness

  nounLow (primarily literary or metaphorical)
  /ˈhɑːt əv ˈdɑːknəs/A literary phrase originally from Joseph Conrad's novel, referring to a profoundly evil, corrupt, or mysterious place or state of being.
• heart of palm

  nounC1
  /ˈhɑːt əv ˈpɑːm/The edible inner core of a palm tree stem, harvested from certain species.
• heart rate

  nounB2
  /ˈhɑːt ˌreɪt/The number of times the heart beats per minute.
• heart river

  nounLow (mainly proper noun / specialised geographical term)
  /ˈhɑːt ˌrɪv.ər/A compound noun used primarily to name specific geographical features, where 'heart' is used metaphorically to describe the central, vital, or beloved section of a river system or region.
• heart shell

  nounC2/Proficient (Specialist)
  /ˈhɑːt ˌʃɛl/A type of bivalve mollusc (clams) with shells that are roughly heart-shaped when viewed from the side.
• heart starter

  nounLow
  /ˈhɑːt ˌstɑː.tər/A small alcoholic drink taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite; something that energizes or motivates.
• heart urchin

  nounC2
  /ˈhɑːt ˌɜːtʃɪn/A type of burrowing sea urchin (class Echinoidea) with a flattened, heart-shaped shell and short spines, found in sandy or muddy seabeds.
• heart-lung machine

  nounC2
  /ˈhɑːt lʌŋ məˈʃiːn/A medical device that temporarily takes over the functions of the heart and lungs during open-heart surgery.
• heart-searching

  nounLow
  /ˈhɑːt ˌsɜːtʃɪŋ/An intense, thorough examination of one's own thoughts, feelings, and conscience; deep introspection.
• heart-throb

  nounC1
  /ˈhɑːt θrɒb/A person, typically a man, who is considered romantically attractive, especially a famous celebrity like an actor or singer.

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