| horn of plenty |
see cornucopia. |
| hornpipe |
a musical wind instrument whose mouthpiece and bell are usu. made of ox horn. [3 definitions] |
| hornworm |
the caterpillar of any of several hawk moths, which has a thornlike projection on the rear segment. |
| hornwort |
any of several aquatic plants that have whorled leaves and unisexual flowers. |
| horny |
having horns or hornlike projections. [4 definitions] |
| horologe |
any device used for keeping time, such as a sundial or clock. |
| horologist |
one who is expert in the study of time or timepieces. [2 definitions] |
| horology |
the science or study of measuring time. [2 definitions] |
| horoscope |
a diagram of the relative positions of the stars, planets, and signs of the zodiac at a particular moment, as at the moment of someone's birth, used by astrologers to predict events. [2 definitions] |
| horrendous |
horrible; dreadful; hideous. |
| horrible |
causing or tending to cause a feeling of horror; dreadful. [2 definitions] |
| horrid |
causing or tending to cause horror; dreadful; hideous. [2 definitions] |
| horrific |
causing terror; dreadful; horrifying. |
| horrify |
to cause feelings of horror in; frighten, shock, or appall. |
| horror |
an overpowering and painful feeling of fear, shock, dread, or revulsion. [5 definitions] |
| horror-struck |
overwhelmed by horror or fright. |
| hors de combat |
(French) out of action; no longer able to fight; disabled. |
| hors d'oeuvre |
any of various appetizers, usu. served before a meal. |
| horse |
a large, four-legged mammal, having short hair, hoofs, a mane, and a long tail, domesticated and used for riding and heavy work. [10 definitions] |
| horse around |
(informal) to engage in frivolous or boisterous play. |
| horseback |
the back of a horse. [2 definitions] |