One who is responsible for capturing one or more people and using their detainment and the threat to their well-being as a means of gaining power and leverage in the pursuit of their interests.

plural of host plant

(biology) A plant that supplies food resources and substrate for certain insects or other fauna.

simple past tense and past participle of hose down

Typhus.

A surname.

A gown worn by patients, typically being knee-length, having short sleeves, and being secured on the body with strings.

plural of hospital gown

simple past tense and past participle of hosanna

present participle of hosanna