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humpback
  • n  an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column
  • n  a person whose back is hunched because of abnormal curvature of the upper spine
  • n  large whalebone whale with long flippers noted for arching or humping its back as it dives
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humpback whale
  • n  large whalebone whale with long flippers noted for arching or humping its back as it dives
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humperdinck
  • n  German composer of six operas and other incidental music (1854-1921)
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humphrey davy
  • n  English chemist who was a pioneer in electrochemistry and who used it to isolate elements sodium and potassium and barium and boron and calcium and magnesium and chlorine (1778-1829)
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humphrey deforest bogart
  • n  United States film actor (1899-1957)
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humphrey gilbert
  • n  English navigator who in 1583 established in Newfoundland the first English colony in North America (1539-1583)
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humpty dumpty
  • n  an egg-shaped character in a nursery rhyme who fell off a wall and could not be put back together again (late 17th century)
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humulin
  • n  a form of insulin (trade name Humulin) made from recombinant DNA that is identical to human insulin; used to treat diabetics who are allergic to preparations made from beef or pork insulin
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humulus
  • n  hops: hardy perennial vines of Europe, North America and central and eastern Asia producing a latex sap; in some classifications included in the family Urticaceae
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humulus americanus
  • n  native American plant sometimes confused with the European hop
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humulus japonicus
  • n  ornamental vine native to eastern Asia; cultivated for its variegated foliage
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humulus lupulus
  • n  European twining plant whose flowers are used chiefly to flavor malt liquors; cultivated in America
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humus
  • n  partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil
  • n  a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East
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humvee
  • n  a high mobility, multipurpose, military vehicle with four-wheel drive
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hun
  • n  a member of a nomadic people who invaded Europe in the 4th century
  • n  offensive term for a person of German descent
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