9 letter word starting with hea

Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words
headbeard noun A board or boarding which marks or forms the head of anything; as, the headboard of a bed; the headboard of a grave.
headdress noun A covering or ornament for the head; a headtire., A manner of dressing the hair or of adorning it, whether with or without a veil, ribbons, combs, etc.
headfirst adverb Alt. of Headforemost
head gear noun Alt. of Headgear
headiness noun The quality of being heady.
headlight noun A light, with a powerful reflector, placed at the head of a locomotive, or in front of it, to throw light on the track at night, or in going through a dark tunnel.
headpiece noun Head., A cap of defense; especially, an open one, as distinguished from the closed helmet of the Middle Ages., Understanding; mental faculty., An engraved ornament at the head of a chapter, or of a page.
headshake noun A significant shake of the head, commonly as a signal of denial.
headstall noun That part of a bridle or halter which encompasses the head.
headstock noun A part (usually separate from the bed or frame) for supporting some of the principal working parts of a machine, The part of a lathe that holds the revolving spindle and its attachments; — also called poppet head, the opposite corresponding part being called a tailstock., The part of a planing machine that supports the cutter, etc.
headstone noun The principal stone in a foundation; the chief or corner stone., The stone at the head of a grave.
healingly adverb So as to heal or cure.
healthful adjective Full of health; free from illness or disease; well; whole; sound; healthy; as, a healthful body or mind; a healthful plant., Serving to promote health of body or mind; wholesome; salubrious; salutary; as, a healthful air, diet., Indicating, characterized by, or resulting from, health or soundness; as, a healthful condition., Well-disposed; favorable.
healthily adverb In a healthy manner.
hearkened imp. & past participle of Hearken
hearkener noun One who hearkens; a listener.
heartache noun Sorrow; anguish of mind; mental pang.
heartburn noun An uneasy, burning sensation in the stomach, often attended with an inclination to vomit. It is sometimes idiopathic, but is often a symptom of often complaints.
heartdear adjective Sincerely beloved.
heartdeep adjective Rooted in the heart.
heartener noun One who, or that which, heartens, animates, or stirs up.
heartfelt adjective Hearty; sincere.
heariness noun The quality of being hearty; as, the heartiness of a greeting.
heartless adjective Without a heart., Destitute of courage; spiritless; despodent., Destitute of feeling or affection; unsympathetic; cruel.
heartseed noun A climbing plant of the genus Cardiospermum, having round seeds which are marked with a spot like a heart.
heartsick adjective Sick at heart; extremely depressed in spirits; very despondent.
heartsome adjective Merry; cheerful; lively.
heartwood noun The hard, central part of the trunk of a tree, consisting of the old and matured wood, and usually differing in color from the outer layers. It is technically known as duramen, and distinguished from the softer sapwood or alburnum.
heathclad adjective Clad or crowned with heath.
heathenry noun The state, quality, or character of the heathen., Heathendom; heathen nations.
heatingly adverb In a heating manner; so as to make or become hot or heated.
heavening present participle & vb. noun of Heaven
heavenize verb t. To render like heaven or fit for heaven.
heaviness noun The state or quality of being heavy in its various senses; weight; sadness; sluggishness; oppression; thickness.
heavisome adjective Heavy; dull.