The distance between the outstretched tips of the little finger and thumb when used as a unit of measurement
handspec
handtrap
haplodon
haplonts
haplonts
noun
plural of haplont
happened
happened
verb
simple past tense and past participle of happen
haptenes
haptenic
haptenic
adj
(immunology) Of or pertaining to a hapten
hapteron
hapteron
noun
A branched swelling at the base of an aquatic plant (such as an alga) that it uses to fix itself in place
harappan
harappan
Adjective
Relating to Harappa or its ancient civilization.
Noun
A native or inhabitant of Harappa.
hardpans
hardpans
noun
plural of hardpan
harpagon
harpagon
noun
(obsolete) A grappling hook.
harpings
harpings
noun
(nautical) The front part of the wales of a vessel, around the bow and fastened to the stem; used to provide protection from the seas.
harpoons
harpoons
noun
plural of harpoon
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of harpoon
haspling
headpins
headpins
noun
plural of headpin
helpings
helpings
noun
plural of helping
helpmann
hencoops
hencoops
noun
plural of hencoop
hennepin
hennepin
Proper noun
notably that of
a village in Illinois, USA, and the county seat of Putnam County.
an unincorporated community in Garvin County, Oklahoma, USA.
henpecks
henpecks
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of henpeck
heparins
heparins
noun
plural of heparin
heptagon
heptagon
noun
(geometry) A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.
heptanes
heptanes
noun
plural of heptane
hereupon
hereupon
adv
Immediately afterwards; at this.
hipbones
hipbones
noun
plural of hipbone
hiplines
hiplines
noun
plural of hipline
hirpling
hirpling
verb
present participle of hirple
hispania
hispanic
hispinae
homespun
homespun
adj
(by extension) Plain and homely; unsophisticated and unpretentious.
(of clothing, etc.) Made from homespun fabric.
(of fabric) Woven in the home.
(of yarn) Spun in the home.
noun
(obsolete) An unpolished, rustic person.
Fabric made from homespun yarn. Also, machine made fabrics (usually cottons) similar to homespun fabrics in that solids, plaids, or stripes are created by weaving dyed threads (rather than printing), so that both sides of the fabric look the same.
honeycup
honeycup
noun
A North American shrub of the genus Zenobia
honeypod
honeypot
honeypot
noun
(US slang, dated) A romantic pet name; "honey".
(chiefly Britain) A draw: a place which attracts visitors.
(computer security) A trap set to detect or deflect attempts at unauthorized use of information systems.
(espionage) A spy (typically attractive and female) who uses sex to trap and blackmail a target.
(obsolete, euphemistic) A chamberpot.
(obsolete, euphemistic) A slop bucket.
(slang) A vulva or vagina.
A pot of honey.
A woman who attracts sexual attention from men.
hopeland
hopingly
hopingly
Adverb
In a hopeful manner.
hoppling
hoppling
verb
present participle of hopple
hornpipe
hornpipe
noun
(music) A musical instrument consisting of a wooden pipe, with holes at intervals.
A hard-shoe solo dance commonly performed in Irish stepdance, usually danced in 2/4 time.
A solo dance commonly associated with seamen, involving kicking of the legs, with the arms mostly crossed.
Music played to the hornpipe dance
verb
(intransitive) To dance the hornpipe.
hornpout
hornpout
noun
Synonym of horned pout
horsepen
huapango
huapango
noun
A fast, rhythmic Mexican dance for couples.
humphing
humphing
verb
present participle of humph
hunkpapa
hypergon
hyperion
hypernic
hypernic
noun
The wood of a tropical tree Haematoxylon brasiletto (found in Nicaragua); a red dye extracted from it
hypernik
hyperons
hyperons
noun
plural of hyperon
hyperoon
hyperoon
noun
(biblical) An upper room.
hyphaene
hyphaene
noun
Any palm of the genus Hyphaene
hyphened
hyphened
verb
simple past tense and past participle of hyphen
hyphenic
hyphenic
adj
Involving or relating to hyphens.
hypnogia
hypnoses
hypnoses
noun
plural of hypnosis
hypnosis
hypnosis
noun
A trancelike state, artificially induced, in which a person has a heightened suggestibility, and in which suppressed memories may be experienced.
Any of various sleep-like conditions.
The art or skill of hypnotism.
hypnotic
hypnotic
adj
(pharmacology) Inducing sleep; soporific.
Of, or relating to hypnosis or hypnotism.
noun
(pharmacology) A soporific substance.
A person who is, or can be, hypnotized.
hypocone
hypocone
noun
(anatomy) A cusp in the corner of an upper molar tooth in mammals
hypogean
hypogean
adj
Existing or growing underground.
hypogene
hypogene
adj
(geology) Formed underground, often by ascending solutions.
hypogyny
hyponeas
hyponoia
hyponoia
noun
The thought or idea that underlies a myth.
hyponome
hyponome
noun
An organ of a cephalopod to expel water
hypopnea
hypopnea
noun
(pathology) A disorder which involves episodes of overly shallow breathing or an abnormally low respiratory rate
hypopyon
hypopyon
noun
Collection of pus in the anterior chamber of the eye
hypotony
hypotony
noun
The state of being hypotonic
hypozoan
inapathy
inphases
insphere
insphere
verb
Alternative form of ensphere
iphition
ishpingo
ishpingo
noun
Amburana cearensis, used to produce timber.
Nectandra, of which several species are used medicinally.
Ocotea quixos, used as a spice.
isophane
isophane
noun
(countable, meteorology) A line drawn on a map through points where a given seasonal biological event occurs on the same date.
(uncountable, medicine) A synthetic form of insulin used to treat diabetes.
isophene
isophene
noun
A line (on a map, etc.) joining places where a particular biological phenomenon is exhibited in the same way, such as where plants flower at the same time (an isanthesic) or where the same proportion of clines is found.
isophone
isophone
noun
An isogloss indicating where a certain phone, or speech segment, is found.
kephalin
kephalin
noun
Alternative spelling of cephalin
keypunch
keypunch
noun
(computing) A mechanical device whose keys are pressed, individually or in combination, to punch holes in punched cards or paper tape that correspond to particular characters.
(computing) An electric machine with a keyboard that has the same function.
verb
To use such a device or machine
kingship
kingship
noun
A monarchy.
The dignity, rank or office of a king; the state of being a king.
The territory or dominion of a king; a kingdom.
kinships
kinships
noun
plural of kinship
knappish
knappish
adj
(obsolete) snappish; peevish
landship
landship
noun
(archaic, military) A superheavy tank, supertank
(archaic, military, 19th century to pre-WWI) An armored combat vehicle, a tank
linchpin
linchpin
noun
(figuratively) A central cohesive source of stability and security; a person or thing that is critical to a system or organisation.
A pin inserted through holes at the end of an axle or shaft, so as to secure a wheel or shaft-mounted device.
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To adopt as, or serve as, a central cohesive source of stability and security.
linyphia
lionship
lionship
noun
The state of being a lion, or famous person in society.
longship
longship
noun
A type of naval vessel made by the Vikings.
lynchpin
lynchpin
noun
Alternative form of linchpin
maphrian
maphrian
noun
(Christianity, West Syriac) catholicos, high-ranking bishop
memphian
memphian
Adjective
Of or relating to the ancient city of Memphis in Egypt.
meneptah
metaphen
minxship
minxship
noun
(obsolete, humorous) A supposed title given to a woman thought to be acting like a minx (usually with possessive adjective).
mispunch
mispunch
noun
An act or result of mispunching (any sense).
verb
To punch a ball or similar object so that it does not go to the intended destination.
To punch a hole in the wrong place.
To punch the wrong key or button on a keyboard, keypad, keypunch, or similar device.
monkship
monkship
noun
The position or role of a monk.
moonpath
moonpath
noun
(poetic) The elongated reflection of the moon on the water.
morphean
morphean
Adjective
Pertaining to Morpheus; sleepy, soporific, oneiric.
morphgan
morphine
morphine
noun
(biochemistry, pharmacology) A crystalline alkaloid (7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-17-methyl-morphinan-3,6-diol), extracted from opium, the salts of which are soluble in water and are used as analgesics, anaesthetics and sedatives; it is one of a group of morphine alkaloids.
morphins
morphins
noun
plural of morphin
mynpacht
mynpacht
noun
(South Africa) A mining lease.
nailshop
nailshop
noun
A workshop where nails are manufactured.
napanoch
naphtali
naphtali
Proper noun
Sixth son of Jacob, by his wife's handmaid Bilhah.
One of the Israelite tribes, descended from Naphtali.
naphthas
naphthas
noun
plural of naphtha
naphthol
naphthol
noun
(organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric phenols derived from naphthalene; they are used in the preparation of dyes and many other compounds
naphthyl
naphthyl
noun
(organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric univalent radicals formally derived from naphthalene by removal of a hydrogen atom
naphtols
naphtols
noun
plural of naphtol
nashport
nenuphar
nenuphar
noun
A water lily, especially the European white water lily (Nymphaea alba) or the yellow water lily (Nuphar lutea).
neomorph
neomorph
noun
(genetics) A gain of function mutation that causes novel gene function.
neophron
neophyte
neophyte
noun
(Christianity) A name given by the early Christians, and still given by the Roman Catholics, to those who have recently embraced the Christian faith, and been admitted to baptism, especially those converts from heathenism or Judaism.
(botany) A plant species recently introduced to an area (in contrast to archaeophyte, a long-established introduced species).
A beginner; a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief.
A novice (recent convert); a new convert or proselyte; a new monk.
nepenthe
nepenthe
noun
(archaic) Alternative form of nepenthes (“a drug that relieves one of emotional pain, grief or sorrow”).
nephilim
nephilim
Proper noun
A race of humans mentioned in the Old Testament, described as being physically impressive and heroic.
nephrism
nephrism
noun
(pathology) The symptoms of kidney disease.
nephrite
nephrite
noun
(mineralogy) A semi-precious stone, one of the two types of stone commonly referred to as jade (the other being jadeite).
nephroid
nephroid
adj
kidney-shaped
noun
(geometry) A plane curve resembling two intersecting ellipses
nephrons
nephrons
noun
plural of nephron
nephrops
nephtali
nephthys
nephthys
Proper noun
An ancient Egyptian goddess, the wife of Set and sister of Isis, Osiris, and Set, worshiped as a protective goddess and nurse of the pharaoh and associated with funerary rites and the transition from life to death.
nightcap
nightcap
noun
(US, sports, baseball) The final match of a sporting contest, especially the second game of a baseball doubleheader.
(by extension, figuratively) Something that a person reads or listens to before bed.
(historical) A cap drawn over the face of the condemned person before they are hanged.
A beverage drunk before bed that is usually alcoholic.
A warm cloth cap worn while sleeping, often with pajamas, being common attire in northern Europe before effective home heating became widespread.
verb
(intransitive) To drink an alcoholic beverage shortly before retiring to bed.
nishapur
norphlet
northrop
northrup
nymphaea
nymphaea
noun
(botany) Originally, the European white water lily; later also, a species of the genus Nymphaea.
plural of nymphaeum
nympheal
nymphean
nymphean
adj
of or pertaining to a nymph or nymphs
nymphets
nymphets
noun
plural of nymphet
nympheum
nymphine
nymphine
adj
(entomology, rare, obsolete) Pertaining to a nymph or nymphs.
nymphish
nymphish
adj
Of or pertaining to a nymph or nymphs.
nymphlin
odophone
oliphant
oliphant
noun
(archaic and historical) An elephant.
An ancient ivory hunting-horn.
olyphant
oophoron
oophoron
noun
ovary
openhead
ophidian
ophidian
adj
Of or pertaining to the suborder Serpentes; of, related to, or characteristic of a snake or serpent.
noun
Any species of the suborder Serpentes; a snake or serpent.
ophidion
ophionid
ophiuran
ophiuran
adj
(zoology) Of or relating to the Ophiuroidea.
noun
(zoology) Any member of the echinoderm class Ophiuroidea; a brittle star.
orphancy
orphancy
noun
The losing of both parents through their death.
orphaned
orphaned
adj
Abandoned.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of orphan
orphange
orphanry
orphanry
noun
(rare) An institution for the care and protection of orphans; an orphanage.
(rare) The losing of both parents through death.
(rare) The state of being an orphan.
osophone
otophone
outpunch
outpunch
verb
(transitive) To punch harder or better than.
oxyphony
ozophene
pachanga
pachanga
noun
A lively style of Cuban music, a mixture of son montuno and merengue.
pachinko
pachinko
noun
A mechanical ball-dropping game similar to pinball, popular in Japan.
verb
(intransitive) To tumble down through a series of obstacles.