| hemostat |
an instrument or agent that slows or stops bleeding. |
| hemostatic |
capable of stopping the flow of blood; styptic. [2 definitions] |
| hemp |
a tall-growing herb native to Asia. [4 definitions] |
| hemp agrimony |
a composite plant native to Europe and Asia that bears clusters of reddish purple flowers. |
| hempen |
of, pertaining to, made of, or resembling hemp. |
| hemp nettle |
any of several plants native to Europe and Asia that resemble hemp and have stiff hairs like those of the nettle. |
| hemstitch |
to stitch a hem along a narrow strip where parallel threads have been pulled out, producing a decorative openwork border on (a fabric). [2 definitions] |
| hen |
a female bird, esp. a chicken. |
| hen-and-chickens |
any of several fleshy plants that propagate by runners, such as the common houseleek. |
| henbane |
a hairy, malodorous, and poisonous plant of the Mediterranean area whose juice is used to make some medicines. |
| henbit |
a spreading European weed, related to mint, that has opposite, toothed leaves and bears small white, pink, or purple flowers. |
| hence |
therefore; for this reason; thus. [2 definitions] |
| henceforth |
from this point on; from now on. |
| henceforward |
from this time on; henceforth. |
| henchman |
a loyal follower and helper, esp. of someone engaged in unethical or criminal plots or deeds. |
| henequen |
an agave plant native to Yucatan with large thick leaves. [2 definitions] |
| henhouse |
a building or structure in which poultry is kept. |
| henna |
a reddish dyestuff used in coloring hair and leather. [4 definitions] |
| hennery |
a farm, shelter, or pen for poultry. |
| henotheism |
belief in or worship of one god without denying that others may exist. |
| henpeck |
(informal) to dominate (one's husband) by constantly nagging or criticizing. |