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Hero refers to a sandwich made of a small loaf of Italian or French bread filled with layers of meats, cheeses, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, pickles and other condiments. Sometimes created out of giant loaves up to several feet long, and cut into pieces.

Hierbabuena is the Spanish for "mint".

Higado is the Spanish word for "liver".

Higado a la Italiana is a dish that hails from Cuba. Higado a la Italiana liver with onions and peppers. Although it refers to itself as "Italian style", most Italians have never heard of it.

Highball refers to a cocktail which is made from a blend of whiskey and soda or plain water served in a tall glass.