Hex Definition

hĕks
hexed, hexes
noun
hexes
An evil spell; a curse.
American Heritage
A witch.
Webster's New World
A sign, spell, etc. believed to bring bad luck.
Webster's New World
A jinx.
Webster's New World
Webster's New World
verb
hexed, hexes
To put a hex on.
American Heritage
To cause to have bad luck; jinx.
Webster's New World
adjective
Hexagonal. Used of hardware, such as bolts and screws, with hexagonal heads or hexagonal sockets.
American Heritage
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
prefix
Form of hexa- used before a vowel.
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Other Word Forms of Hex

Noun

Singular:
hex
Plural:
hexes

Origin of Hex

  • Pennsylvania Dutch from German hexen to hex from Hexe witch from Middle High German hecse from Old High German hagzissa

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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