10-letter words containing h, i, e
- hesperinos — vesper (def 3).
- heterophil — Also, heterophilic. Immunology. (of an antibody) having an affinity for an antigen other than its specific antigen.
- hetmanship — the position of a hetman
- heulandite — a white or transparent, colorless mineral of the zeolite family, hydrous calcium aluminum silicate, CaAl 2 Si 7 O 18 ⋅6H 2 O, occurring in basic volcanic rocks in the form of crystals with a pearly luster.
- heuristics — serving to indicate or point out; stimulating interest as a means of furthering investigation.
- hexactinal — having six spicules
- hexagynian — (of a plant) having six pistils
- hexahydric — (especially of alcohols and phenols) hexahydroxy.
- hexandrian — (of a plant) having six stamens
- hexaploidy — the condition of being a hexaploid
- hexokinase — an enzyme that catalyzes the phosphorylation of hexose sugars.
- hexosamine — any hexose derivative in which a hydroxyl group is replaced by an amino group.
- hibernacle — a protective case or covering, especially for winter, as of an animal or a plant bud.
- hibernated — Simple past tense and past participle of hibernate.
- hibernates — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of hibernate.
- hibernator — Something that hibernates.
- hibiscuses — Plural form of hibiscus.
- hiccoughed — Simple past tense and past participle of hiccough.
- hicksville — a town on W Long Island, in SE New York.
- hidden tax — any tax paid by a manufacturer, supplier, or seller that is added on to the price the consumer pays.
- hiddenmost — most hidden or concealed
- hiddenness — concealed; obscure; covert: hidden meaning; hidden hostility.
- hidey hole — a nook or cranny used as a hiding place.
- hidey-hole — a nook or cranny used as a hiding place.
- hierarchal — a person who rules or has authority in sacred matters; high priest.
- hierarchic — of, belonging to, or characteristic of a hierarchy.
- hieratical — Also, hieratical. of or relating to priests or the priesthood; sacerdotal; priestly.
- hierocracy — rule or government by priests or ecclesiastics.
- hieroglyph — 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.
- hierograms — Plural form of hierogram.
- hierograph — sacred writing or characters
- hierolatry — worship or veneration of saints or sacred things.
- hieromancy — divination through studying objects offered in sacrifice
- hieronymic — of or relating to St. Jerome.
- hieronymus — Eusebius [yoo-see-bee-uh s] /yuˈsi bi əs/ (Show IPA), Jerome, Saint.
- hierophant — (in ancient Greece) an official expounder of rites of worship and sacrifice.
- hierophany — A physical manifestation of the holy or sacred, serving as a spiritual eidolon for emulation or worship.
- high beams — vehicle's strongest headlights
- high flyer — a person who is extravagant or goes to extremes in aims, pretensions, opinions, etc.
- high heels — shoes with raised heels
- high hopes — great expectations
- high horse — a haughty attitude or temper; a contemptuous manner.
- high liver — a person who lives extravagantly or luxuriously.
- high place — (in ancient Semitic religions) a place of worship, usually a temple or altar on a hilltop.
- high style — the most up-to-date, elegant, or exclusive fashion, especially in clothing.
- high table — the table in the dining hall of a college, reserved for senior members of the college and distinguished guests.
- high water — water at its greatest elevation, as in a river.
- high-flyer — a person who is extravagant or goes to extremes in aims, pretensions, opinions, etc.
- high-grade — of excellent or superior quality.
- high-keyed — very nervous or excitable; high-strung.