| Homo erectus |
an extinct species of the human race that had a fairly small brain and an upright stance. (See Pithecanthropus.) |
| homoeroticism |
sexual desire for one of the same sex; homosexuality. |
| homogamy |
the characteristic of a plant that has flowers or florets all of one sex. [3 definitions] |
| homogeneity |
the state or quality of being made up of the same or similar elements. |
| homogeneous |
having all parts of the same or a similar type. (Cf. heterogeneous.) [2 definitions] |
| homogenize |
to make the same throughout in structure, nature, or consistency; make homogeneous. [2 definitions] |
| homogenous |
having a similar structure because of developing from the same origin. |
| homograph |
a word that has the same spelling as another but a different origin and meaning. |
| homologize |
to cause or demonstrate to be homologous. [2 definitions] |
| homologous |
corresponding structurally, often because of a common evolutionary origin. |
| homology |
the state, condition, or quality of being homologous. [2 definitions] |
| homolosine projection |
a map of the earth's surface, characterized by accurate representation of the continents that results in some distortion of the oceans. |
| homomorphism |
similarity or resemblance of size, form, or appearance. |
| homonym |
a word pronounced and often spelled the same as another but having a different meaning. |
| homophile |
a homosexual person. [2 definitions] |
| homophobia |
an extreme fear or hatred of homosexuals or homosexuality. |
| homophone |
a word that sounds the same as another but has a different meaning and often a different spelling. |
| homophonic |
having the same sound. [2 definitions] |
| homopteran |
a homopterous insect. |
| homopterous |
of or belonging to a group of insects that includes the cicadas and aphids. |
| Homo sapiens |
the scientific name for human beings or for mankind in general. |