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Topic: Culture

halloo

IPA: /həˈluː/

KK: /həˈlu/

interjection

Definition: A loud call or shout used to encourage or signal, especially in hunting.

Example: The hunter let out a loud halloo to rally the dogs during the chase.

intransitive verb

Definition: To shout or call out loudly, often to attract attention or to signal someone.

Example: He hallooed to his friends across the field.

noun

Definition: A loud shout or call used to attract attention or express excitement.

Example: He let out a halloo to signal his friends across the field.

transitive verb

Definition: To call out loudly to someone, often to get their attention or to encourage them.

Example: He hallooed to his friends across the field.

hallow

IPA: /ˈhæloʊ/

KK: /ˈhæloʊ/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something holy or to treat it with great respect and honor.

Example: The community gathered to hallow the new church with a special ceremony.

hallowed

IPA: /ˈhæloʊd/

KK: /ˈhæloʊd/

adjective

Definition: Regarded as holy or sacred, often because of a long history or great respect.

Example: The hallowed ground of the ancient temple attracts many visitors each year.

halo

IPA: /ˈheɪloʊ/

KK: /ˈheɪloʊ/

noun

Definition: A circle of light that appears around a light source, like the sun or moon, often caused by ice particles in the air. It can also refer to a glowing ring around the heads of holy figures in art, or a feeling of greatness surrounding a person or thing.

Example: The artist painted a beautiful halo around the saint's head to show her holiness.

transitive verb

Definition: To surround or encircle something with a glowing light or aura, similar to a halo.

Example: The artist chose to halo the figure in the painting with a bright light to emphasize its importance.

hamantasch

IPA: /hɑːˈmɑːntæʃən/

KK: /hɑːˈmɑːntæʃ/

noun

Definition: A three-cornered pastry filled with sweet ingredients like fruit preserves or poppy seeds, commonly enjoyed during the Jewish festival of Purim.

Example: During Purim, we always bake a batch of hamantaschen to share with friends and family.

hamartia

IPA: /həˈmɑːr.ti.ə/

KK: /həˈmɑːr.ti.ə/

noun

Definition: A character's weakness or error in judgment that leads to their downfall, often seen in literature, especially in tragedies.

Example: In the play, the hero's hamartia ultimately leads to his tragic end.

hamlet

IPA: /ˈhæmlɪt/

KK: /ˈhæmlɪt/

noun

Definition: A small village or a group of houses in a rural area.

Example: They live in a quaint hamlet surrounded by beautiful countryside.

hammam

IPA: /hɑːˈmɑːm/

KK: /hɑːˈmɑːm/

noun

Definition: A public bathhouse commonly found in Islamic cultures, where people go to wash and relax.

Example: After a long day, I enjoyed a refreshing visit to the hammam with my friends.

hamza

IPA: /ˈhæmzə/

KK: /hɑmˈzɑ/

noun

Definition: A symbol used in Arabic writing to show a glottal stop sound, often represented in English as an apostrophe.

Example: In Arabic, the hamza can appear at the beginning, middle, or end of a word.

handbill

IPA: /ˈhændˌbɪl/

KK: /ˈhændˌbɪl/

noun

Definition: A small printed paper that is given out to people, often used for advertising or promoting events.

Example: The local theater handed out handbills to promote their new play.

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