Words Starting With "D"
Our pre-recorded sounds are fast, clear, and natural, spoken by native speakers.
Didactyl
A didactyl is a poetic term used to describe a foot consisting of two syllables, with the emphasis on the first syllable.
Didal
Didal is a noun that refers to a type of knife from the Philippines. It is a small, curved knife typically used for cutting and trimming food, particularly in traditional Filipino cuisine. The term "didal" is often used interchangeably with "bolito", which is another common type of knife in the Philippines.
Didanosine
Didanosine is a synthetic nucleoside analogue medication, also known as dideoxyinosine (ddI). It is used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It works by inhibiting the enzyme reverse transcriptase, which is necessary for the replication of HIV.
Didascalar
Didascalar is a noun that refers to a person who delivers a didactic or instructive speech, lecture, or address. It can also mean a teacher, instructor, or educator who provides guidance and instruction to students or learners. The term is derived from the Greek words "didasko," meaning "to teach," and "skalos," meaning "a speaker."
Didascalia
Didascalia refers to the annotations or marginalia written by a translator, editor, or commentator to explain the meaning or context of a text. It can also refer to the notes or comments added to a text to clarify obscure passages or unfamiliar terms. The word "didascalia" comes from the Greek words "didaskalos," meaning "teacher," and "alia," meaning "things belonging to."
Didascalic
Didascalic refers to something related to or characteristic of a teacher's notes or instructions, especially in a drama or literary context. It can also describe something that is detailed, explicit, or verbose, often to the point of being tedious or pedantic. The word is derived from the Greek word "didaskalikos", meaning "pertaining to a teacher" or "pedagogy".
Didcot
Didcot is a market town and civil parish in the ceremonial county of Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom. It is a sizeable town with a population of around 28,000 people. The name "Didcot" is believed to derive from the Old English "Diccot", which is composed of the words "Dic" meaning "the oak tree" and "cot" meaning "cottage" or "dwelling".
Diddle
To "diddle" means to tease or play with something or someone in a playful or annoying way. It can also mean to deceive or trick someone in a cunning or clever way, often to get something from them. In some cases, the word can also be used to refer to sexual play or misbehavior, especially in a disrespectful or ill-advised manner. In general, "diddle" is often used to describe someone or something that is trifling, trivial, or of little importance.
Diddled
Diddled is a verb that means to trick or deceive someone, often in a playful or mischievous way. For example, "I didn't mean to diddle you, I was just joking!" It can also be used to describe someone who is easily manipulated or fooled, as in "Don't get diddled by that false advertisement!"
Diddler
A diddler is a person who is fond of or habitually indulges in diddling, which means to soc in a hurried, distracted manner, typically while walking or sitting.
Diddles
Diddles is a verb that means to cheat or swindle someone, especially by means of trickery or deception. It can also mean to manipulate or play with someone's emotions or feelings. The term is often used to describe a playful or innocent type of swindling, such as tricking someone into thinking they won a prize or convincing them to do something foolish.
Diddling
Diddling is a verb that means to cheat or swindle someone, especially in a clever or charming way. It can also refer to the act of manipulating or deceiving someone to get something from them, often in a sly or devious manner.
Diddly-squat
The idiomatic expression "diddly-squat" is a colloquialism that means absolutely nothing or a very small amount. It is often used to emphasize that something is insignificant or of little value. For example, "I didn't earn a single penny last month - not even diddly-squat."
Diddlysquat
A colloquial expression meaning "nothing" or "zero". It is often used to emphasize the absence or insignificance of something. For example: "I got diddlysquat for my birthday, just a bunch of old socks."
Diddums
"Diddums" is a British slang phrase that is used to express sympathy or surprise when someone has been hurt or damaged. It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as when someone has been criticized, rejected, or experienced a setback. For example, "Oh, diddums, you got rejected from your dream job?" or "Diddums, your favorite team lost the game." The phrase is often used in a slightly sarcastic or ironic way to add humor or levity to a situation.
Didelphia
I think there might be a slight typo! I'm assuming you meant "Philadelphia". Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is known for its rich history, cultural attractions, and iconic landmarks such as Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Didelphic
Didelphic refers to the normal, two-womb condition found in most female mammals. It is characterized by the presence of two separate uteri and two separate cervixes.
Didelphidae
The Didelphidae family is a group of small to medium-sized mammals commonly known as opossums. They are found throughout the Americas, with the majority of species found in Central and South America. Opossums are typically omnivores, feeding on a wide variety of foods including fruits, insects, small animals, and even carrion. They are also known for their ability to "play dead" when threatened, a behavior known as thanatosis or death feint.
Didelphis
Didelphis is the scientific genus name for the opossum, a type of mammal that is native to the Americas. Opossums are known for their pointed snouts, prehensile tails, and ability to "play dead" when threatened, which is often referred to as "playing possum". The term "didelphis" is derived from the Greek words "dis" meaning two and "delfis" meaning womb, likely referring to the opossum's unique reproductive characteristic of having a pouch-like reproductive tract that allows its young to develop and mature before birth.
Didelphyc
Didelphic refers to something related to the Didelphimorphia, an order of mammals that includes opossums and shrew opossums. In particular, didelphic refers to the reproductive system of these animals, which has two uteri and two vaginas.
Didelphys
Didelphys is a rare and unusual term in English. It refers to a type of mammal that has two wombs and usually gives birth to two young from different fathers. This phenomenon is known as superfoetation. Didelphys is no longer a recognized term in modern scientific classification and has been replaced by terms like heteropaternal superfetation.
Dideoxy
Dideoxy refers to a lack of two oxygen atoms in a molecule of DNA. In other words, it is a type of nucleotide that has a sugar-phosphate backbone but does not contain the usual oxygen atom that links two adjacent deoxyribose sugars together. Dideoxy nucleotides are used in the dideoxy chain termination method of DNA sequencing, which is a common technique used to determine the order of nucleotides in a DNA molecule.
Dideoxynucleotides
Dideoxynucleotides are a type of synthetic nucleotide that lacks the 3' hydroxyl (-OH) group found in nucleotides. These unnatural nucleotides are used as terminators in DNA sequencing reactions, such as the Sanger sequencing method. They are important tools in molecular biology and are used to determine the sequential order of nucleotide bases in a DNA molecule.
Diderot
Diderot refers to Denis Diderot, a French philosopher, writer, and art critic, best known as the principal editor of the Encyclopédie, a 28-volume publication that aimed to summarize the knowledge of the time. The term "diderot" can also be used to describe the painting style known as "diderot noir", characterized by a dark, atmospheric mood and often representing scenes of everyday life.
Didgeridoo
The didgeridoo is a traditional wind instrument originating from the Indigenous Australians. It is a long, tubular instrument made from wood, bamboo, or plastic, that produces a unique, low-pitched sound. The didgeridoo is played by blowing air through it, creating a continuous drone that can be manipulated by the player to produce different tones, pitches, and rhythms. It is often used in Aboriginal Australian music and is also used in contemporary music and sound healing practices.
Didgeridoos
The didgeridoo is a traditional wind instrument from Indigenous Australian cultures, particularly among the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It is typically made from wood, plastic, or fiberglass and is played by buzzing one's lips into the mouthpiece to produce a low-pitched, humming sound. The didgeridoo is often used in traditional Aboriginal music and is also used in contemporary music and cultural performances.
Dido
Dido is a noun that refers to a legendary queen of Carthage in North African mythology, known for her tragic love affair with Aeneas, an Trojan hero. The term "Dido" is also used figuratively to describe a charming and attractive woman, often alluring or seductive. In modern times, the term "Dido" is also used as a proper noun to refer to the British singer-songwriter Faithless, who uses the name as her stage name.
Didone
Didone is a type of Italian opera composed in the 18th century. The term is also used to describe a specific type of opera seria, characterized by its dramatic and grandiose style. In linguistics, "Didone" is also the name of a specific Italian language dialect spoken in the region of Calabria.
Didot
Didot refers to a typeface or font created by the Didot family of French printers and typefounders in the 18th and 19th centuries. Didot type is characterized by its classical and elegant appearance, with distinctive features such as slender stems and tapered terminals. It was widely used in the 19th and early 20th centuries for book printing and was particularly popular in France and Italy. Today, Didot type is still used in some contexts, such as for formal invitations, letterheads, and luxury publications.
Didst
"Didst" is an archaic second person singular past tense of the verb "do". It is now rarely used in Modern English, but was commonly used in Early Modern English, especially in formal or literary contexts. For example: "Thou didst ask a great question." "Didst" is almost interchangeable with "did", which is the standard second person singular past tense of "do" in Modern English.
Didym
Didym is a rare or obsolete word that means "twin" or "double". It can also refer to the plant species Didymospermum, also known as twin-leaf.
Didyma
Didyma was a ancient city of Caria, a region in western Anatolia, modern-day Turkey. It was known for its famous temple of Apollo, which was one of the most important oracular centers of ancient Greece. The city was sacked by the Persians in 494 BCE and later abandoned. The site of the ancient city is now a archaeological site, and the ruins of the temple of Apollo are some of the best-preserved in the region.
Didymitis
Didymitis is a type of inflammation of the didymis, which are the testicles in male mammals.
Didymium
Didymium is a chemical element with the symbol Dy and atomic number 66. It is a rare earth element, a member of the lanthanide series. Didymium has several isotopes, but the most common and stable one is 160Dy, with an abundance of about 26.3%. Didymium is not found naturally in its pure form, but it is often separated from other rare earth elements as a byproduct of their extraction.
Didymospores
Didymospores are a type of fungal spore that is produced in pairs, known as "didymocysts" or "didymodonts". This term is used specifically in botany and mycology, the study of fungi, to describe a type of sporulation (spore production) in certain species of fungi. Didymospores are typically identical in size and shape, and are found in various types of fungi, such as ascomycetes, basidiomycetes, and deuteromycetes.