English to English Dictionary

Hermit

A person who lives a solitary life, often for religious reasons.

Hermitage

A secluded residence or retreat, especially for a hermit.

Herniorrhaphy

A surgical procedure for the repair of a hernia.

Hero

A person admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

Heroism

The qualities or attributes of a hero; exceptional courage or bravery.

Herpetofauna

The collective term for reptiles and amphibians in a specific region.

Herring

A small, silver-colored fish that is commonly found in the North Atlantic and is often used for food.

Hesitation

The action of pausing or hesitating before saying or doing something.

Hesperis

A genus of flowering plants in the family Brassicaceae, commonly known as evening primrose.

Heterocercal

Having unequal upper and lower lobes, usually with the vertebral column curving into the upper lobe (as in sharks).

Heterogeneity

The quality or state of being diverse in character or content.

Heterogeneous

Composed of different or diverse elements or constituents.