"Dipterocarp" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Dipterocarp: A type of large deciduous tree that is native to tropical Asia and Australia.
Examples of "Dipterocarp"
Dipsomania is a noun that refers to a psychological disorder characterized by compulsive and uncontrolled drinking of alcohol, often to the point of addiction. It is also used to describe a strong and irresistible desire to drink, particularly in individuals who are normally able to control their alcohol intake. The term is often used to describe a condition in which an individual has lost control over their drinking habits and is unable to stop once they start.
A dipsomaniac is a person who is affected with dipsomania, a mild or severe mental disorder characterized by an irresistible craving for intoxicating drinks, especially liquor. A dipsomaniac is someone who has an uncontrollable and often habit-forming desire to drink excessively, often leading to problems in their personal and professional life.
Dipsosis is a rare and obsolete medical term that refers to a period of youth or immaturity. It is often used in a literary or poetic sense to describe the early years of life, particularly the transition from childhood to adulthood. The term is derived from the Greek words "dis", meaning "opposite" and "opsis", meaning "appearance" or "form", and is sometimes used to describe the tumultuous or uncertain nature of this stage of life.
Diptera is a order of insects that includes flies, midges, and gnats. The name "Diptera" comes from the Greek words "di" meaning "two" and "ptera" meaning "wings", referring to the fact that these insects have two pairs of wings.
Dipterous refers to insects that have two wings, such as flies, mosquitoes, and gnats. The term is often used in biology and entomology to describe this characteristic of insects.
Dipterygium is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It is a type of bur-marigold, commonly found in dry regions of Asia and Africa. The name "Dipterygium" comes from the Greek words "di" meaning double and "pterygium" meaning wing, due to the fact that the flowers have a divided or doubled pappus (the feathery part that accompanies the seeds).