Index of English words, starting with "ho"

(1) - Howdah (n.) A seat or pavilion, generally covered, fastened on the back of an elephant, for the rider or riders.

(1) - However (conj.) Nevertheless; notwithstanding; yet; still; though; as, I shall not oppose your design; I can not, however, approve of it.
(2) - However (adv.) At all events; at least; in any case.
(3) - However (adv.) In whetever manner, way, or degree.

(1) - Howitzer (n.) A short, light, largebore cannon, usually having a chamber of smaller diameter than the rest of the bore, and intended to throw large projectiles with comparatively small charges.
(2) - Howitzer (n.) A gun so short that the projectile, which was hollow, could be put in its place by hand; a kind of mortar.

(1) - Howl (n.) A prolonged cry of distress or anguish; a wail.
(2) - Howl (n.) The protracted, mournful cry of a dog or a wolf, or other like sound.
(3) - Howl (v. t.) To utter with outcry.
(4) - Howl (v. i.) To make a noise resembling the cry of a wild beast.
(5) - Howl (v. i.) To utter a sound expressive of distress; to cry aloud and mournfully; to lament; to wail.
(6) - Howl (v. i.) To utter a loud, protraced, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do.

(1) - Howler (n.) Any South American monkey of the genus Mycetes. Many species are known. They are arboreal in their habits, and are noted for the loud, discordant howling in which they indulge at night.
(2) - Howler (n.) One who howls.