Italian to English Dictionary (Dizionario Italiano-Inglese)

Helicoidal

Having the shape, form, or structure of a helix or spiral.

Heliograph

A signaling device by which sunlight is flashed in pulses using a movable mirror, formerly used for military communication.

Heliology

The scientific study of the sun, its structure, properties, and phenomena.

Hellenize

To make Greek in character, manners, language, or culture; to cause to adopt Greek customs.

Hematic

Relating to, containing, or blood-red in color.

Hemiparasite

A plant that is parasitic under natural conditions and derives some or all of its nutritional requirements from another living plant, but also possesses chlorophyll and can manufacture some of its food by photosynthesis.

Hemistich

A half of a line of poetry, or a verse divided by a caesura into two distinct parts.

Hephaestus

In Greek mythology, Hephaestus is the god of fire, metalworking, and craftsmanship.

Heresthetic

The art of strategic maneuvering in politics or decision-making, designed to structure situations and alternatives so that people choose to join your side.

Herm

A squared stone pillar or pedestal topped with a carved head, bust, or torso of the god Hermes or another figure, historically used in ancient Greece as a boundary marker or milestone.

Hermeticism

A religious, philosophical, and esoteric tradition based on writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus.

Hermeticity

The state or quality of being airtight or completely sealed against the passage of air, gas, or fluids.