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hm

hectometer; hectometers.

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Words nearby hm

HLA complex, HLA gene, HLA system, HLA typing, HLBB, hm, HMAS, HMCS, HMD, HMF, HMG

Definition for hm (2 of 4)

h'm

or hmm

[ hmm ]
/ hmm /

interjection

(used typically to express thoughtful absorption, hesitation, doubt, or perplexity.)

Definition for hm (3 of 4)

HM

Hispanic male.

Definition for hm (4 of 4)

H.M.

Her Majesty.
His Majesty.
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British Dictionary definitions for hm (1 of 4)

hm1

symbol for

hectometre

British Dictionary definitions for hm (2 of 4)

hm2

the internet domain name for

Heard and McDonald Islands

British Dictionary definitions for hm (3 of 4)

h'm
/ (spelling pron hmmm) /

interjection

used to indicate hesitation, doubt, assent, pleasure, etc

British Dictionary definitions for hm (4 of 4)

HM

abbreviation for

His (or Her) Majesty
heavy metal (sense 1)
headmaster; headmistress
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Medical definitions for hm

Hm

abbr.

manifest hyperopia
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