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. |
homosexual |
of, relating to, or exhibiting sexual attraction toward others of the same sex as oneself. [2 definitions] |
homozygote |
an organism that has a single variant of a particular gene. |
homozygous |
pertaining to an organism with a single variant of a particular gene. |
homunculus |
a little human or dwarf; midget. |
homy |
variant of homey. |
Hon. |
abbreviation of "Honorable," a title of respect and consideration. |
honcho |
(slang) a leader; boss; big shot. |
Honduras |
a Central American country between Guatemala and Nicaragua. |
hone |
a fine-textured whetstone used to sharpen knives, razors, and other cutting tools. [5 definitions] |
honest |
truthful or sincere. [4 definitions] |
honestly |
in an honest manner; openly; forthrightly. [2 definitions] |
honest-to-goodness |
(informal) true; actual; authentic. |
honesty |
the fact or condition of being honest; integrity; truthfulness. [2 definitions] |
honey |
a thick, sweet, yellowish or brownish fluid made from flower nectar by bees. [6 definitions] |
honeybee |
a bee, often kept in beehives, that makes honey from the nectar of flowers. |
honeycomb |
a structure of beeswax having many small, six-sided, thin-walled cells in which bees store their honey. [4 definitions] |
honeydew |
a sweet, sticky substance that various insects such as aphids deposit on plant leaves. [2 definitions] |
honeydew melon |
a melon having smooth light-green rind and esp. sweet, green flesh. |
honeyed |
endearing, flattering, or ingratiating; sugary. [3 definitions] |