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hooded merganser
  • n  small North American duck with a high circular crest on the male's head
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hooded seal
  • n  medium-sized blackish-grey seal with large inflatable sac on the head; of Arctic and northern Atlantic waters
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honolulu
  • n  the capital and largest city of Hawaii; located on a large bay on the island of Oahu
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honor
  • n  a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
  • n  the state of being honored
  • n  the quality of being honorable and having a good name
    a man of honor
  • n  a woman's virtue or chastity
  • v  bestow honor or rewards upon
    Today we honor our soldiers
  • v  show respect towards
    honor your parents!
  • v  accept as pay
    we honor checks and drafts
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honor guard
  • n  an escort for a distinguished guest or for the casket at a military funeral
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honor killing
  • n  an ancient tradition still sometimes observed; a male member of the family kills a female relative for tarnishing the family image
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honor system
  • n  a system of conduct in which participants are trusted not to take unfair advantage of others
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honorable discharge
  • n  a discharge from the armed forces with a commendable record
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honorableness
  • n  the quality of deserving honor or respect; characterized by honor
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honorary society
  • n  an institution for the advancement of art or science or literature
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