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Topic: Culture

habitus

IPA: /ˈhæbɪtəs/

KK: /ˈhæbɪtəs/

noun

Definition: The physical characteristics and body structure of a person, particularly in relation to their likelihood of developing certain health conditions.

Example: His habitus suggested a strong predisposition to athletic performance.

hacienda

IPA: /hɑˈsiːəndə/

KK: /hɑˈsiːəndə/

noun

Definition: A large estate or plantation, often found in Spanish-speaking countries, that typically includes a main house and agricultural land.

Example: The family spent their summer vacation at their beautiful hacienda in Mexico.

hackneyed

IPA: /ˈhæknid/

KK: /ˈhæknid/

adjective

Definition: Something that is overused and lacks freshness or originality, making it dull or uninteresting.

Example: The movie was filled with hackneyed phrases that made it predictable.

hadith

IPA: /həˈdɪθ/

KK: /həˈdɪθ/

noun

Definition: A record of the sayings and actions of Muhammad or his companions, along with the tradition of how these reports were passed down.

Example: The scholars studied the hadith to better understand the teachings of Islam.

hadj

IPA: /hædʒ/

KK: /hædʒ/

noun

Definition: A pilgrimage to Mecca, which is a religious duty for Muslims to perform at least once in their lifetime if they are able.

Example: Every year, millions of Muslims travel to Saudi Arabia to complete their hadj during the holy month of Dhu al-Hijjah.

hadji

IPA: /hɑːˈdʒi/

KK: /hɑːˈdʒi/

noun

Definition: A person who has completed a pilgrimage to Mecca, which is a significant religious journey in Islam.

Example: After years of hard work and saving, he finally became a hadji after visiting Mecca.

haffet

IPA: /ˈhæfɪt/

KK: /ˈhæfɪt/

noun

Definition: A fixed part of a lid or cover that is attached to a movable part, or the sides of the head, often referred to as the temples.

Example: The haffet of the box was broken, making it difficult to open.

hafiz

IPA: /hɑːˈfiːz/

KK: /hɑːˈfiːz/

noun

Definition: A person who has memorized the entire Koran and is often respected in the Muslim community for this achievement.

Example: The hafiz recited verses from the Koran during the ceremony.

haftarah

IPA: /hɑːfˈtɑːrə/

KK: /hæfˈtɑːrə/

noun

Definition: A section from the Books of the Prophets that is read in Jewish synagogue services after the weekly Torah portion.

Example: During the service, the rabbi read the haftarah, which provided additional insights into the week's Torah reading.

hag

IPA: /hæg/

KK: /hæɡ/

noun

Definition: An old woman who is often considered ugly or frightening, sometimes associated with witchcraft.

Example: The villagers spoke in hushed tones about the hag who lived at the edge of the forest.

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