hemp |
a tall plant first found in Asia. Hemp is an important source of fiber for rope and coarse cloth. [2 definitions] |
hen |
an adult female chicken or the female of other closely related birds, such as turkeys, pheasants, and peacocks. |
hence |
from this moment; from now. [2 definitions] |
her |
the female person or animal already talked about (a form of "she" used as an object of a verb or preposition.) [2 definitions] |
Hera |
the goddess of marriage in Greek mythology. Hera was the wife and sister of Zeus, ruler of the gods. In Roman mythology, Hera is called Juno. |
herb |
a flowering plant whose stem is soft rather than woody and that dies at the end of a growing season. [2 definitions] |
herbivore |
an animal that only feeds on plants. |
herbivorous |
eating only plants; feeding on plants. |
Hercules |
a hero in Greek and Roman mythology. Hercules was half man and half god and known for his amazing strength. |
herd |
any group of cattle or wild animals that feed and travel together. [4 definitions] |
here |
in, at, or to this specific place or location. [4 definitions] |
hereafter |
after this; from this point on. |
hereby |
by this means; at this moment. |
hereditary |
having to do with characteristics that are passed or could be passed from parent to offspring. [2 definitions] |
heredity |
the passing of characteristics from parent to offspring. [2 definitions] |
here's |
shortened form of "here is." |
heritage |
something that one believes, thinks, or does that comes from one's family or ethnic background; tradition. |
Hermes |
the messenger of the gods, in Greek mythology. Hermes was also the god of travelers, of trade, of theft, and of skill in speaking. He is often shown with wings on his hat and shoes. In Roman mythology, Hermes is called Mercury. |
hermit |
a person who lives alone and away from others. Often a person becomes a hermit in order to lead a religious life. |
hero |
a person who is brave, good, and often looked up to by others. [2 definitions] |
heroic |
of or having to do with a hero or heroes. [3 definitions] |