| himsa |
(Sanskrit) violence. "Himsa" is the opposite of "ahimsa," the principle of nonviolence. |
| himself |
referring to the reflexive action of a male human or animal. [4 definitions] |
| Hinayana |
the earlier and more conservative branch of Buddhism, which emphasizes self-discipline, meditation, and self-purification. (Cf. Mahayana.) |
| hind1 |
at or near the back; rear; posterior. |
| hind2 |
a female deer, esp. an adult red deer. [2 definitions] |
| hindbrain |
the rearmost portion of the brain, composed of the cerebellum, pons, and medulla oblongata. |
| hinder |
to interfere with or obstruct the functioning or progress of. [3 definitions] |
| Hindi |
the principal, official language of India. |
| hindmost |
situated at the back or end; last. |
| hindquarter |
one half of the rear part of a butchered animal, including one leg and parts of the hip and back. [2 definitions] |
| hindrance |
someone or something that acts as an obstacle, as to an action or goal. [2 definitions] |
| hindsight |
the understanding of an occurrence, situation, or the like at a later time, esp. because of knowledge or experience gained subsequently. |
| Hindu |
an adherent of Hinduism. [3 definitions] |
| Hinduism |
the predominant religious and social system of India, characterized by a caste structure of society, belief in reincarnation, and many deities that are aspects of the same supreme being. |
| Hindustani |
the most important Hindi dialect. [2 definitions] |
| hinge |
a device, as on a door or lid, usu. consisting of two pieces connected at a joint so that one piece can open, close, or swing upon the other, stationary piece. [5 definitions] |
| hinny |
the hybrid offspring of a female donkey and a male horse. (Cf. mule1.) |
| hint |
a subtle or indirect but comprehensible reference, intimation, or suggestion. [4 definitions] |
| hinterland |
(often pl.) any area far from a center of population or culture; back country. [2 definitions] |
| hip1 |
the portion of the human body on either the left or right side that extends from the thigh to the pelvis and inside which is located the joint that connects the leg to the torso, or a corresponding part of an animal. [4 definitions] |
| hip2 |
the ripened fruit of the rose, used as a source of vitamin C and as a flavoring. |