hajj:

A pilgrimage to Mecca during Dhu'l Hijja, made as part of the religious life of a Moslem.

harmattan:

A dry, dusty wind that blows along the northwest coast of Africa.

havoc:

Disorder and chaos.

hazing:

Harassing with meaningless, difficult, or humiliating tasks. Often associated with a initiation into a private organization.

headman:

The community leader who is usually elevated due to his accomplishments, considered equal to the other members of the community.

heddle(s):

One of a set of parallel cords or wires in a loom used to separate and guide the warp threads and make a path for the shuttle.

heralds:

Announcing or suggesting something to come.

hermaphrodite:

One having both male and female characteristics such as having both breasts and a penis.

herringbone:

A pattern consisting of rows of short, slanted parallel lines with the direction of the slant alternating row by row.

heterogeneous:

Made up of completely different and dissimilar elements or parts.

hiatus:

A gap or an interruption in space, time, or continuity; a break.

hierarchic(al):

Relating to the organization of a group of people according to ability or status.

hieratic:

Relating to the formal organization of a group of people according to ability or status.

historiography:

The principles or theories of scholarly historical research and presentation.

homage:

Special honor or respect shown or expressed publicly.

hypothesis:

An assumption.

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