| Humboldt Current |
a cold current of the Pacific Ocean flowing north along the coasts of Chile and Peru. |
| humbug |
something intended to deceive; fake; fraud; hoax. [8 definitions] |
| humdinger |
(informal) one that is excellent or remarkable. |
| humdrum |
lacking variety; dull, monotonous, and commonplace. [2 definitions] |
| humectant |
a substance, such as glycerol, that holds moisture or, in combination, helps other substances to do so. [2 definitions] |
| humerus |
the long bone between the shoulder and elbow in an arm, forelimb, or wing. |
| humid |
having a relatively high amount of moisture or water vapor; damp. |
| humidify |
to add vaporized moisture to; make humid. |
| humidistat |
a device, usu. on a humidifier or dehumidifier, that measures or regulates the relative humidity in the air. |
| humidity |
dampness or moistness, as of the atmosphere. [2 definitions] |
| humidor |
a container or room used to store cigars or tobacco at the proper level of humidity. |
| humiliate |
to cause (someone) to lose pride or feel disgraced; embarrass; mortify. |
| humiliating |
causing feelings of shame, disgrace, or deep embarrassment. |
| humiliation |
the act of humiliating. [2 definitions] |
| humility |
the quality or state of being humble; modesty about one's status or accomplishments. |
| hummingbird |
any of numerous mostly tropical American birds that are usu. very small and have long slender bills, narrow wings that beat very rapidly, and bright-colored, iridescent plumage. |
| hummock |
a low, rounded mound or knoll of earth, esp. in a low-lying marsh. [2 definitions] |
| hummus |
a Middle Eastern dish consisting of mashed chickpeas, garlic, and tahini, used esp. as a dip or spread. |
| humongous |
(slang) enormously large; great; of great extent. |
| humor |
a quality that evokes laughter or amusement. [5 definitions] |
| humoral |
of, concerning, or arising from any of the bodily fluids. |