English words starting with H

a substance found especially in liver and lung tissue that slows the clotting of blood and is used in medicine.

Relating to or affecting the liver.

a serious disease of the liver that causes fever and makes the skin yellow.

Relating to or affecting the cells of the liver.

a cell of the main tissue of the liver.

a toxic chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticide, c₁₀h₅cl₇, formerly used in agriculture.

a women's athletic competition in which each person takes part in seven different events.

Used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified.

Used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a male person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified.

of or belonging to a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified.

an official messenger who brings important news or announces state proclamations.

relating to heraldry or heraldic devices.

the system by which coats of arms and other armorial bearings are devised, described, and regulated.

a plant whose leaves, flowers, or seeds are used to flavor food, in medicines, or for their pleasant smell.

(of food, especially meat or fish) having a crisp outer layer made with herbs and other ingredients such as breadcrumbs or nuts.

resembling a herb in texture, color, or growth habit; not woody.

Relating to, made from, or containing herbs.

The study or practice of the medicinal and therapeutic use of plants.

a person who grows, collects, or specializes in the use of plants for medicinal purposes.

a systematically arranged collection of dried plants.

flavored or seasoned with herbs

a substance that is toxic to plants and is used to destroy unwanted vegetation.

(of a plant) not harmed or killed by a particular chemical used to destroy unwanted plants

an animal that eats only plants

feeding on plants

requiring or showing great strength or effort; extremely difficult

A large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together

A person who looks after a herd of animals.

The activity of bringing animals together and moving them from place to place as a group.

a man who looks after a herd of animals, especially cattle or sheep.

in, at, or to this place or position

in this general area; near this place.

from this time onward; in the future.

by this means or action; as a result of this statement or document.

(of a title, position, or right) conferred by or based on inheritance

the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.

in this document, statement, or matter

In the following part of this document or statement.

A belief or opinion that is against the official or accepted beliefs of a religion, especially Christianity.

A person who holds beliefs or opinions that are contrary to the official or orthodox teachings of a religion or group.

Holding an opinion or belief that contradicts established religious teaching, especially Christian doctrine.

until this time; before now

used in formal writing to say that a document is being sent together with the letter or message you are writing.

The proportion of observed variation in a particular trait that can be attributed to inherited genetic factors in contrast to environmental ones.

capable of being inherited, especially of a characteristic or trait passed from parent to offspring through genes.

Property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance.

characterized by abrupt, irregular, and unsteady movements or actions.

An organism that has both male and female reproductive organs.

having both male and female reproductive organs in a single individual.

relating to or involving the theory and methodology of interpretation, especially of scriptural or literary texts.

relating to or concerning interpretation, especially of scripture or literary texts.

the theory and methodology of interpretation, especially of scriptural or literary texts.

completely sealed, especially against the escape or entry of air.

In a completely airtight way.

a person who lives alone and apart from society for religious reasons

A secluded residence or private retreat, especially one used by a hermit.

A medical condition in which an organ or tissue pushes through a weak area in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue.

Describing a bodily organ or tissue, especially an intervertebral disc, that has protruded abnormally through its containing wall.

The abnormal protrusion of an organ or tissue through an opening in its surrounding wall.

A person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

having the characteristics of a hero, such as being very brave or determined

In a manner that shows extreme courage or determination, like a hero.

Language or behavior that is dramatic, emotional, or excessively bold, especially in an attempt to seem heroic.

a powerful illegal drug made from morphine, that is addictive and causes serious health and social problems

a woman who is admired for having done something very brave or having achieved something great

Great courage and determination, especially in a difficult or dangerous situation.

A large, long-legged bird that lives near water and has a long neck and a long, pointed beak.

a disease caused by a virus that causes painful spots on the skin, especially on the face or sexual organs.

Any of a group of DNA viruses that cause various diseases, including chickenpox, shingles, cold sores, and genital herpes, and which can remain latent in the body.

A zoologist who studies reptiles and amphibians.

the branch of zoology concerned with the study of reptiles and amphibians.

a long silver sea fish that swims in very large groups and is used for food.

a pattern consisting of columns of short parallel lines, with all the lines in one column sloping one way and all the lines in the next column sloping the other way so that a series of v shapes is formed.

That which belongs to or is associated with a female person or animal previously mentioned.

used when the female person or animal who does an action is also affected by it

the state or quality of being hesitant; indecision or reluctance.

the state or quality of being hesitant; indecision or reluctance.

Tending to pause or delay before doing something because you are nervous or unsure.

in a way that shows you are slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain, unwilling, or nervous

To pause before saying or doing something because you are uncertain or nervous.

In a way that shows you are slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain or nervous.

the act of pausing before saying or doing something because you are uncertain or nervous

A strong, coarse fabric made from jute or hemp, used especially for making sacks.

A heterosexual person.

Describing a compound whose molecule contains a ring of atoms of at least two different elements.

(In narratology) designating a narrator who exists outside the story world and is not a character within it.

Holding opinions or beliefs that are different from the official or commonly accepted ones, especially in religion.

The fact of holding beliefs or opinions that are different from the official or accepted ones of a particular religion, political party, etc.

The quality or state of being diverse in character or content; consisting of dissimilar or diverse elements.

Consisting of parts or members that are very different from one another.

Consisting of parts or things that are very different from each other; varied in composition or character.

An interface between two different semiconductor materials, with different band gaps, which is crucial in the design of modern electronic and optoelectronic devices.

Subject to external laws, rules, or authority; not self-governing.

The assumption that heterosexuality is the only normal and natural expression of sexuality, often accompanied by prejudice and discrimination against gay, lesbian, and bisexual people.

sexually or romantically attracted to people of the opposite sex.

Sexual or romantic attraction to people of the opposite sex.

Occurring in an abnormal place or position within the body.

Requiring organic compounds of carbon and nitrogen for nourishment; not capable of synthesizing its own food.

The condition of having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes.

a cell or organism that has two different alleles of a particular gene, one from each parent.

Having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes.

A genus of North American plants of the saxifrage family, many of which are cultivated for their attractive, often brightly coloured or patterned foliage and slender flower spikes.

relating to or using a method of learning or problem-solving that allows people to discover things for themselves and learn from experience.

In a way that involves learning or discovering something through experience, experimentation, or trial and error.

a method of solving problems or making decisions by learning from past experience and using practical methods, rather than by following a fixed set of rules.

To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, with a heavy tool such as an axe.

(of stone or wood) shaped or cut with a tool such as an axe or chisel.

To cast an evil spell on someone or something; to bewitch.

Relating to or using a number system with a base of sixteen.

a flat shape with six straight sides and six angles.

Having a shape with six straight sides and six angles.

A line of verse consisting of six metrical feet.

Used to attract attention or to express surprise, interest, or annoyance.

The period of a person's or thing's greatest success, popularity, or vigor.

An informal word used as a greeting or to attract attention.

High-quality sound reproduction, especially of recorded music.

An exclamation used to express cheerful encouragement, to set a rhythm for coordinated effort, or to express lighthearted surprise.

Using or involving advanced and sophisticated technology, especially electronic or digital technology.

a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process.

A small, portable charcoal grill or brazier used for cooking food.