| herpes simplex |
either of two viral infections resulting in the appearance of blisters on skin and mucous membranes of the face or the genital area. |
| herpesvirus |
any of a family (Herpesviridae) of double-stranded DNA viruses, including viruses that cause herpes simplex, chicken pox, and shingles. [2 definitions] |
| herpes zoster |
a viral infection resulting in the appearance of blisters on the skin along the course of a nerve; shingles. |
| herpetology |
the science that deals with reptiles and amphibians. |
| Herr |
a German title of respect for men, preceding family names and professional titles, and corresponding to English "Mr." or "Sir". |
| herring |
any of various small fishes, found mostly in northern waters, that are caught in great numbers for food. [2 definitions] |
| herringbone |
a V-shaped pattern of rows of short parallel lines alternately slanted in opposite directions. [5 definitions] |
| hers |
a possessive form of she; that or those belonging to her. |
| herself |
used to show that an action is done to or in connection with the same female person or female animal who performs the action. [4 definitions] |
| hertz |
a unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second. (abbr.: Hz) |
| Hertzian wave |
an electromagnetic wave, such as a radio wave, produced when electricity is oscillated in a conductor. |
| Herzegovina |
see "Bosnia and Herzegovina." |
| he's |
contracted form of "he is," or contracted form of "he has." |
| Heshvan |
the second month of the Jewish lunisolar calendar, occurring from late October through early November in the Gregorian calendar. |
| hesitancy |
doubt, uncertainty, or indecision. |
| hesitant |
uncertain or in doubt; hesitating. |
| hesitantly |
with caution, uncertainty, or shyness. |
| hesitate |
to refrain momentarily from carrying out some action; pause in uncertainty. [2 definitions] |
| hesitation |
the act or state of hesitating. |
| Hessian |
any of the German mercenaries that served with the British during the American Revolution. |
| Hessian fly |
a small fly, the larvae of which infest and consume the stems of grasses, wheat, and other grain plants. |