Words that start with H

Photo of a man helping a toddler up some steps

His forHelp

You help someone when you give them what they need. You might help someone with their homework, or help someone build a fort. The man in the picture is helping the toddler climb the stairs. A similar word to help is assist.

Verbs

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His forHem

A hem is the stitching along the edge of a garment. Hems make the edges of clothes look nicer, and stop them from fraying.

List of sewing items

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His forHemisphere

A hemisphere is half a sphere. The word hemisphere is usually used when talking about half of the sphere of the Earth, particularly the top and bottom halves of the sphere. The top half of the Earth is called the Northern Hemisphere and the bottom half is called the Southern Hemisphere.

Shapes

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His forHemlock

Scientific name: conium maculatum

Hemlock is also known as Devil's porridge, beaver Poison, musquash root, cowbane or poison parsley. Hemlock is a very poisonous plant that has been used for centuries for assassinations and executions. It is extremely toxic to humans and animals, and eating any amount can cause death. It is most toxic when it is fresh.

Plants, Substances

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His forHen

Most female birds are called hens. The most common female bird to be called a hen is a chicken.

Birds, Female

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His forHenna

Scientific name: lawsonia inermis

Henna is a large shrub or small tree that has been used for thousands of years as a reddish-brown dye. The dye is made from the leaves of the henna plant, and is used to dye fabric, hair and to make temporary tattoos.

Plants, Art & crafts