12-letter words containing s, h, i, n, e
- helleborines — Plural form of helleborine.
- helmsmanship — the skill or function of a helmsman
- hemodynamics — the branch of physiology dealing with the forces involved in the circulation of the blood.
- hemstitching — Present participle of hemstitch.
- henley-shirt — a short- or long-sleeved pullover sport shirt, usually of cotton, with a round neckband and an often covered neckline placket.
- henotheistic — Relating to henotheism.
- hepadnavirus — Any member of the virus family Hepadnaviridae, capable of causing liver infections in humans and animals.
- hepatotoxins — Plural form of hepatotoxin.
- hermeneutics — the science of interpretation, especially of the Scriptures.
- hernioplasty — an operation for the repair of a hernia.
- heron's-bill — stork's-bill (def 1).
- herringbones — Plural form of herringbone.
- hesitatingly — In a hesitating manner.
- hessian boot — a knee-high tasseled boot, fashionable in England in the early 19th century.
- heteroousian — a person who believes the Father and the Son to be unlike in substance or essence; an Arian (opposed to Homoousian).
- hexacosanoic — as in hexacosanoic acid
- hexasiloxane — (organic chemistry) Any siloxane having six -Si-O- groups.
- hibernations — Plural form of hibernation.
- hidradenitis — (medicine) inflammation of the sweat glands.
- hierophanies — Plural form of hierophany.
- high density — floppy disk
- high treason — treason against the sovereign or state.
- high-density — having a high concentration: entering a high-density market with a new product; high-density lipoprotein.
- high-tension — subjected to or capable of operating under relatively high voltage: high-tension wire.
- 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.
- his and hers — (of paired objects) for a man and woman respectively
- hispaniolize — to make someone Spanish in their cultural attitudes, values, speech, etc
- hispanophile — an admirer of Hispanic culture or the Spanish language.
- hispanophobe — a person who dislikes Hispanic culture or the Spanish language.
- histogenesis — the origin and development of tissues.
- hoisin sauce — a thick, sweet, spicy condiment containing soybeans, sugar, garlic, and chili peppers, used in cooking or as an accompaniment to meat, fish, or poultry, especially Peking duck.
- hollingshead — Holinshed.
- holopneustic — having all the spiracles open, as the tracheal systems of most insects.
- home mission — a religious mission operating within the country or territories of the supporting church.
- home posting — an appointment to a position within one's own country
- home staging — the professional service of preparing homes for sale in such a way as to appeal to potential buyers and generate higher selling prices: Realtors who encourage sellers to invest in home staging are reporting substantial monetary returns—for both themselves and their clients.
- homesickness — sad or depressed from a longing for home or family while away from them for a long time.
- homesteading — a dwelling with its land and buildings, occupied by the owner as a home and exempted by a homestead law from seizure or sale for debt.
- homo sapiens — (italics) the species of bipedal primates to which modern humans belong, characterized by a brain capacity averaging 1400 cc (85 cubic in.) and by dependence upon language and the creation and utilization of complex tools.
- homocysteine — An amino acid that occurs in the body as an intermediate in the metabolism of methionine and cysteine.
- homogenising — Present participle of homogenise.
- honest injun — honestly (used to emphasize the truth of a statement).
- hootenannies — Plural form of hootenanny.
- hopkinsville — a city in S Kentucky.
- horribleness — causing or tending to cause horror; shockingly dreadful: a horrible sight.
- horse marine — (formerly) a marine mounted on horseback or a cavalryman doing duty on shipboard.
- horse racing — a contest of speed among horses that either are ridden by jockeys or pull sulkies and their drivers.
- horse riding — activity: riding on a horse
- horsemanship — the art, ability, skill, or manner of a horseman.