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HYMENOMYCETES n.
One of the great divisions of fungi, containing those species in which the hymenium is completely exposed. M. J. Berkley.
HYMENOPHORE n.
That part of a fungus which is covered with the hymenium.
HYMENOPTER n.
One of the Hymenoptera.
HYMENOPTERA n.
An extensive order of insects, including the bees, ants, ichneumons, sawflies, etc.
HYMENOPTERAL; HYMENOPTEROUS a.
Like, or characteristic of, the Hymenoptera; pertaining to the Hymenoptera.
HYMENOPTERAN n.
One of the Hymenoptera.
HYMN n. 3 definitions
a song of praise or thankgiving intended to be used in religious service; as, the Homeric hymns; Watts' hymns. Admonishing one another in psalms and hymns. Col. iii. 16. Where angels first should practice hymns, and string Their tuneful harps. Dryden. Hymn book, a book containing a collection of hymns, as for use in ch…
HYMNAL n.
A collection of hymns; a hymn book.
HYMNIC a.
Relating to hymns, or sacred lyrics. Donne.
HYMNING a. 2 definitions
Praising with hymns; singing. "The hymning choir." G. West.
HYMNIST n.
A writer of hymns.
HYMNODY n.
Hymns, considered collectively; hymnology.
HYMNOGRAPHER n. 2 definitions
One who writes on the subject of hymns.
HYMNOGRAPHY n.
The art or act of composing hymns.
HYMNOLOGIST n.
A composer or compiler of hymns; one versed in hymnology. Busby.
HYMNOLOGY n. 2 definitions
The hymns or sacred lyrics composed by authors of a particular country or period; as, the hymnology of the eighteenth century; also, the collective body of hymns used by any particular church or religious body; as, the Anglican hymnology.
HYMPNE n.
A hymn. [Obs.] Chaucer.
HYNDRESTE a.
See Hinderest. [Obs.]
HYNE n.
A servant. See Hine. [Obs.] Chaucer.
HYO- n.
A prexif used in anatomy, and generally denoting connection with the hyoid bone or arch; as, hyoglossal, hyomandibular, hyomental, etc.
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