English to English Dictionary

Homoglyph

One of two or more characters or glyphs with shapes that are identical or very similar, often causing confusion in reading or computing.

Homoso

A theoretical or observed demographic group characterized by shared homogeneous social behaviors within a modernized digital ecosystem.

Homotransplantation

The transplantation of tissue or an organ from one donor to another recipient of the same species.

Hoodrat

A derogatory term for a person, typically a woman, regarded as behaving in a promiscuous, unrefined, or aggressively street-smart manner associated with impoverished urban neighborhoods.

Horatius Cocles

An ancient Roman hero renowned for single-handedly defending the Sublician Bridge against the invading army of Lars Porsena to prevent the capture of Rome.

Hornbook

A historical type of primer formerly used in elementary schools, consisting of a sheet of parchment containing the alphabet, protected by a thin plate of translucent horn.

Horner

A person who historically shaped or manufactured objects out of animal horns.

Horrification

The act of horrifying or the state of being horrified; intense shock, revulsion, or dismay.

Horripilant

Causing hair to stand on end due to horror, fright, or cold; bristling.

Hostelry

An establishment that provides lodging, meals, and other services for travelers.

Hot-short

Brittle or liable to fracture when heated to a high temperature, typically describing metals such as steel.

Hoyle

An authoritative book of rules for card games or other games.