English to English Dictionary

heraldry

The systematic study, devising, granting, and blazoning of armorial bearings and the tracing of genealogies.

herbology

The study or practice of the therapeutic uses of plants and herbs.

hideaway

A secluded or secret place where one can go to hide or escape from the world.

hideout

A place where someone goes to hide, especially when escaping from the law or seeking secrecy.

highway

A main road for travelling at higher speeds, especially one connecting major towns or cities.

hike

A long walk made for pleasure or exercise, especially in the country.

hirsute

Hairy, shaggy, or having a lot of hair, especially on the face or body.

hogwash

Nonsense; ridiculous or false talk or writing.

homeostasis

The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.

hygroscopic

Tending to absorb moisture from the air.

icky

Unpleasantly sticky, slimy, or otherwise repulsive.

idiosyncratic

Relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individualistic.