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devers
nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete
/dɪˈvɜːs/ or /ˈdaɪ.vɜːs/an obsolete or archaic variant of 'diverse', meaning different, varied, or assorted.
devest
verbverb-transitive1 (extremely rare/obsolete)
/dɪˈvɛst/To strip of or deprive of possessions, property, or authority (archaic); to ruin or destroy (rare).
devi
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
/ˈdeɪviː/A Sanskrit term for a goddess or divine feminine principle, commonly used in English contexts to refer to a goddess, especially in Hinduism, or to a female deity.
deviance
nounC2
/ˈdiːviəns/Behaviour that breaks the accepted social or moral standards of a group.
deviant
adjectivenounC1-C2
/ˈdiːviənt/Differing significantly from accepted or established norms, especially in social or sexual behaviour.
deviate
adjectivenounverb+2C1
/ˈdiːvieɪt/To turn away from a standard, expected course, principle, or norm.
deviation
nounB2
/ˌdiːviˈeɪʃ(ə)n/The action of departing from an established course, accepted standard, or norm.
deviationism
nounC2
/ˌdiːvɪˈeɪʃənɪz(ə)m/A political theory or practice which departs from the established orthodox line, especially in Marxist-Leninist doctrine.
device
nounHigh
/dɪˈvaɪs/An object, machine, or piece of equipment designed for a specific purpose or function.
devil
nounverbverb-transitiveC1
/ˈdev.əl/A powerful, supernatural being of evil, the supreme spirit of evil in Christian theology; a cruel, wicked, or malevolent person.
devil dog
nounC1/C2
/ˈdev.əl ˌdɒɡ/A nickname for a United States Marine, especially referring to a tough, resilient, or aggressive individual.
devil tree
nounLow (Specialised/Niche)
/ˈdev.əl ˌtriː/A common name for various trees, most notably Alstonia scholaris, believed in some cultures to be haunted or associated with evil spirits due to their appearance or folklore.
devil's advocate
nounC1-C2
/ˌdev.l̩z ˈæd.və.kət/A person who takes a position they do not necessarily agree with for the sake of debate, or to test the strength of an opposing argument.
devil's bit
nounLow
/ˌdevl̩z ˈbɪt/A perennial herbaceous plant with a thick rootstock, known for the abrupt, truncated appearance of its rhizome, as if bitten off.
devil's club
nounVery Low
/ˈdevəlz klʌb/A tall, spiny shrub (Oplopanax horridus) native to the Pacific Northwest of North America.
devil's coach-horse
nounVery low
/ˌdev.əlz ˈkəʊtʃ hɔːs/A species of large, predatory rove beetle (Ocypus olens) that raises its abdomen like a scorpion when threatened.
devil's darning needle
nounVery Low
/ˈdev.əlz ˈdɑː.nɪŋ ˌniː.dəl/A dialectal or folk name for a dragonfly or damselfly (insect).
devil's dung
nounVery Low
/ˌdev.əlz ˈdʌŋ/A common name for the resin of the plant Ferula asafoetida, noted for its extremely pungent, unpleasant smell, akin to rotting garlic or sulphur.
devil's food cake
nounC1
/ˈdev.əlz ˈfuːd ˌkeɪk/A very rich, moist, dark chocolate layer cake, typically made with cocoa powder or melted chocolate.
devil's grip
nounRare/Low-Frequency
/ˈdev.əlz ɡrɪp/A medical condition characterized by sudden, severe, sharp pain in the lower chest or upper abdomen, often caused by inflammation of the pleura or diaphragm.

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