12-letter words containing h, i, e, r
- heteroousian — a person who believes the Father and the Son to be unlike in substance or essence; an Arian (opposed to Homoousian).
- heterophilic — Also, heterophilic. Immunology. (of an antibody) having an affinity for an antigen other than its specific antigen.
- heterophobia — Fear or resentment of what is different.
- heterophonic — the simultaneous performance of the same melodic line, with slight individual variations, by two or more performers.
- heterophoria — a latent strabismus of one or both eyes.
- heteroplasia — the replacement of normal cells by abnormal cells, as in cancer.
- heteroploidy — (genetics) The state of being heteroploid.
- heterosexism — a prejudiced attitude or discriminatory practices against homosexuals by heterosexuals.
- heterosexist — a prejudiced attitude or discriminatory practices against homosexuals by heterosexuals.
- heterosocial — relating to or denoting mixed-sex social relationships
- heterotactic — of, relating to, or characterized by heterotaxis.
- heterotopias — Plural form of heterotopia.
- hexachloride — a chloride containing six atoms of chlorine.
- hexafluoride — a fluoride containing six atoms of fluorine.
- hexobarbital — a barbiturate with hypnotic and sedative properties
- hibernaculum — a protective case or covering, especially for winter, as of an animal or a plant bud.
- hibernations — Plural form of hibernation.
- hickory pine — bristlecone pine.
- hide or hair — the pelt or skin of one of the larger animals (cow, horse, buffalo, etc.), raw or dressed.
- hidradenitis — (medicine) inflammation of the sweat glands.
- hidropoiesis — the production of sweat.
- hierarchical — of, belonging to, or characteristic of a hierarchy.
- hierarchists — hierarchical principles, rule, or influence.
- hierarchized — Simple past tense and past participle of hierarchize.
- hieratically — In a hieratic way.
- hierocracies — Plural form of hierocracy.
- hieroglyphic — Also, hieroglyphical. designating or pertaining to a pictographic script, particularly that of the ancient Egyptians, in which many of the symbols are conventionalized, recognizable pictures of the things represented.
- hierogrammat — a writer of hierograms.
- hierographer — a writer of hierographs
- hierographic — of or relating to hierographs
- hierophanies — Plural form of hierophany.
- hierophantic — (in ancient Greece) an official expounder of rites of worship and sacrifice.
- high hurdles — a race in which runners leap over hurdles 42 inches (107 cm) high.
- high polymer — a polymer composed of a large number of monomers.
- high profile — a deliberately conspicuous manner of living or operating.
- high treason — treason against the sovereign or state.
- high-colored — deep in color; vivid.
- high-powered — extremely energetic, dynamic, and capable: high-powered executives.
- high-profile — prominent publicly
- high-protein — (of a food) rich in proteins
- high-stepper — seeking unrestrained pleasure, as by frequenting night clubs, parties, etc.; leading a wild and fast life: a high-stepping young crowd.
- higher apsis — See under apsis.
- higher still — a system of post-Standard Grade qualifications offered at five levels including Higher and Advanced Higher
- highlighters — Plural form of highlighter.
- highly rated — generally considered to be of high quality
- highschooler — (US) A student at a high school.
- hindforemost — with the back part in the front place
- hindquarters — the posterior end of a halved carcass of beef, lamb, etc., sectioned usually between the twelfth and thirteenth ribs.
- hinterlander — One who lives in the hinterland.
- hippo regius — a seaport of ancient Numidia: St. Augustine was bishop here a.d. 395–430; the site of modern Annaba, in Algeria.