Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Hellinger A surname. Hellingly A village and civil parish north of Hailsham, Wealden district, East Sussex, England (OS grid ref TQ5812). hellion An unruly, rowdy or mischievous person, especially a child. hellish infernal, related or similar to hell. hellishly In a hellish manner. hellishness The property of being hellish. hellkite A person who is cruel and wicked, like a devil. hellman A daredevil. Hellmann A surname. Hellmarsh Synonym of Belmarsh. hellmouth A symbolic representation of (an entrance to) Hell in the form of a monstrous mouth, typically shown swallowing the condemned. hello A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence. Helloi A female nature spirit in Meitei folklore and religion. helloji A respectful greeting HELLP A serious pregnancy complication thought to be caused by pre-eclampsia. hellproof Resistant to hell. hellraiser A person who engages in wild, wanton behavior: one who raises hell. hellraising Wild, wanton behavior. hellride A hellish journey or experience. hells Synonym of hell. hellscape A hellish landscape. hellsite A social media platform (particularly Tumblr, but generally any social media site such as Reddit, Facebook, TikTok, or Twitter) that attracts users despite issues with its design, functionality, or culture. hellsome Marked by hell or hellishness hellspawn A creature or creatures from hell. hellstew Only used in toxic hellstew hellstorm A hellish onslaught. hellstrip A strip of land between a sidewalk and a street. Hellstrom A surname from Swedish. Hellstromism muscle reading hellthread An excessively long thread on a social media platform. Helltown An unincorporated community in Butte County, California, United States. Helluland The name given by the Icelandic Norseman Leif Erikson to the portion of North America in modern-day Baffin Island, Canada when he arrived there circa 1000 CE. helluo A glutton, a gormandizer. helluv Intensifier, signifies an abundance of a thing; much or many. helluva (A) hell of a; extreme. helluvalot A very large amount. hellward Toward Hell. hellwards Towards hell. hellweed Dodder. Hellwig A surname. helly Hellish, infernal. Hellyer A surname. hellyerite A monoclinic-prismatic light blue mineral containing carbon, hydrogen, nickel, and oxygen. hellzapoppin hectic, chaotic; extremely eventful, action-packed, exciting; ostentatious, flashy helm The tiller (or, in a large ship, the wheel) which is used to steer the rudder of a marine vessel; also, the entire steering apparatus of a vessel. helmage guidance; direction; helming Helman A surname. Helmand A river in Afghanistan. Helmbrecht A surname from German. Helmdon A village and civil parish in West Northamptonshire district, Northamptonshire, England, previously in South Northamptonshire district (OS grid ref SP5843). helme A surname. helmed Wearing a helm. helmer Synonym of showrunner. Helmerich A surname from German. Helmerick A surname from German. Helmes A surname from German. helmet A hard, protective head covering, typically part of armour. helmetcam A helmet-mounted camera. helmetcrest Any of various hummingbirds in the species Oxypogon. helmeted Having or wearing a helmet, or having the appearance of wearing a helmet. helmeth A surname. helmetless Without a helmet. helmetlessness Absence of a helmet. helmetlike Resembling a helmet. helmetmaker A manufacturer of helmets. helmetmaking The manufacture of helmets. helmetshrike Any of a group of crested birds of the genus Prionops. Helmholtz A surname from German. Helmholtzian Of or pertaining to Hermann Ludwig Ferdinand von Helmholtz (1821–1894), German physician and physicist who made significant contributions to modern science. Helmick A surname. Helmig A surname from German. Helminiak A surname from Polish. helminth A parasitic worm; a fluke, tapeworm, or nematode. helminthagogic Being or relating to a helminthagogue. helminthagogue A vermifuge or anthelmintic helminthiasis Any of various infectious diseases comprising and developing from infestation with any of various parasitic worms. helminthic Of or pertaining to worms; used especially of parasitic worms. helminthicide Any substance used to kill helminths. helminthism helminth infection helminthite A winding track on the surface of many stones, said to be fossilised worm trails. helminthofauna helminths considered as a group helminthoglyptid Any snail in the family Helminthoglyptidae, now considered to be the xanthonychid subfamily Helminthoglyptinae. helminthoid vermicular; wormlike helminthologic Of or relating to helminthology. helminthological Relating to helminthology. helminthologically By means of helminthology helminthologist A zoologist in the field of helminthology. helminthology The branch of zoology related to the study of helminths (parasitic worms). helminthomorph Any millipede in the infraclass Helminthomorpha. helminthophagous That feeds on flukes and similar helminths helminthophagy The condition of being helminthophagous. helminthophobia A morbid fear of parasitic worms. helminthosis Synonym of helminthiasis. helminthosporal A toxin, 2-isopropyl-5,6-dimethyl-bicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene-7,8-dicarbaldehyde, present in Helminthosporium sativum helminthosporic Relating to, or affected by the plant pathogen Helminthosporium helminthosporin The anthraquinone 1,5,8-trihydroxy-3-methylanthraquinone present in Rumex abyssinicus helminthosporoid Resembling the genus Helminthosporium. helminthotoxic toxic to helminths helminthotoxin Any substance that is toxic to helminths. helminthous Relating to helminths. helmitol Hexamethylenetetramine anhydromethylene citrate, an analgesic and urinary antiseptic. Helmke A surname. helmless Without a helm (steering apparatus of a ship). helmlessness Absence of a helm. helmlet A helmet that covers the face; a small helm. helmlike Resembling a helmet. Helmond A city and municipality of North Brabant, Netherlands. Helmontian Of or relating to Jan Baptist van Helmont (1579?–1644), early Flemish chemist, physiologist, and physician. Helmore A surname. helms A surname. Helmsdale A coastal village in Sutherland, Highland council area, Scotland (OS grid ref ND0215). Helmshore A large village in Rossendale borough, Lancashire, England (OS grid ref SD7821). Helmsley A market town and civil parish with a town council in North Yorkshire, England, previously in Ryedale district (OS grid ref SE6183). helmsman A member of a ship's crew who is responsible for steering. helmsmanship The role of helmsman. helmsperson A helmsman or helmswoman. Helmstedt A town and rural district of Lower Saxony, Germany. helmswoman A woman who steers a ship. Helmuth A surname. helmutwinklerite A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing arsenic, hydrogen, lead, oxygen, and zinc. helo A helicopter. helobial (of endosperm) developing differently from two unequal cells helobious Palustrine; relating to or dwelling in marshy places. helocrene A spring that originates in a marsh helocrenic Relating to a helocrene helodermatid Any lizard in the family Helodermatidae helodermin A peptide in Gila monster venom. Heloise A female given name from French. helojaposide A particular steroid glycoside. heloma A corn (callus on the foot). Helon A surname from Hebrew Helong A county-level city of Yanbian prefecture, Jilin, China. helonium Synonym of helium hydride. helonym The name of bogs, marshes, or swamps. helophilous That lives in marshes helophorid Any beetle in the family Helophoridae. helophyte Any plant (typically found in marshy ground) whose buds overwinter under water; helophytes grow partially submerged, and regrow from beds below the water. helophytic Of or relating to helophytes. helospectin A peptide in Gila monster venom. helot A member of the ancient Spartan class of serfs. helotage The condition of a helot. helotiaceous Of or relating to the Helotiaceae. helotialean Relating to fungi of the order Helotiales. helotid Any member of the family Helotidae of beetles. helotism The permanent oppression of a nominally free group of people helotry Collectively, the helots (slaves or bondsmen). help Action given to provide assistance; aid. helpability The ability to be helped or to provide help. helpable Capable of being helped. helpbook A book providing help or advice.