Alternating Current Terminology

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H

Harmonic Frequency

Any frequency that is a multiple or submultiple of the supply frequency.
First harmonic is the same as the fundamental frequency.
Second is twice the fundamental frequency
Third is three times bla bla bla, you get the picture.