Words Starting with H

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Hà Nam

Hà Nam is a province in northern Vietnam and the name of its provincial capital, Phủ Lý.

Hà Tĩnh

Hà Tĩnh is a province in north-central Vietnam, also used for its provincial capital and surrounding region.

Héron

A large wading bird with long legs, a long neck, and a pointed bill, commonly found near water.

Hadith

A report of the sayings, actions, or approvals attributed to the Prophet Muhammad and transmitted through Islamic tradition.

Hānau

A Hawaiian word meaning to give birth, be born, or offspring, often appearing in personal names and cultural expressions.

Hōgaku

Traditional Japanese music, especially music performed on indigenous Japanese instruments and associated with classical genres.

Hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓

The traditional language of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people, a dialect of Halkomelem.

Ha

An exclamation used to express surprise, triumph, derision, or laughter.

Ha-Ha

A deep ditch or sunken wall that keeps livestock out while preserving an open view.

Haag

Haag is a Dutch place-name and surname, best known as a shortened form of Den Haag, the city commonly called The Hague in English.

Habūb

A powerful dust storm, especially one occurring in arid regions such as Sudan or the American Southwest.

Haba

A broad bean, especially one referred to by its Spanish name.

Habergeon

A short coat of mail or light armor, especially worn in the Middle Ages.

Habib

An Arabic word meaning “beloved,” used in English as a term of endearment, personal name, or honorific.

Habibah

A feminine Arabic given name meaning “beloved” or “dear one.”

Habibi

A term of endearment in Arabic meaning “my beloved” or “my dear,” usually addressed to a man.

Habibullah

An Arabic masculine given name meaning one who is beloved by God.

Habilitate

To make someone or something capable, qualified, or fit for a particular purpose.

Habit

A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.

Habitable

Suitable for living in or being inhabited.