English Words Starting With D

• dammar

  nounVery Low
  /ˈdæm.ɑː/A hard, transparent, brittle resin obtained from trees of the genus Agathis (family Araucariaceae) or Shorea (family Dipterocarpaceae) in Southeast Asia and Australasia, used in varnishes, inks, and incense.
• damn

  adjectiveadverbinterjectionnounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  /dam/To condemn or curse something/someone; expressing anger, frustration, or strong disapproval.
• damnation

  interjectionnounC1
  /damˈneɪ.ʃən/The action or state of being condemned by God to eternal punishment in hell.
• damned

  adjectiveadverbnounB2
  /damnd/Condemned to eternal punishment, cursed by God, or deserving of strong condemnation.
• damnedest

  adjectivenounC2
  /ˈdɑːm.dɪst/The most extreme or remarkable effort or example; the best or most extreme one can do.
• damnify

  verbverb-transitiveVery Low
  /ˈdæmnɪfaɪ/To cause loss or damage to; to injure financially or legally.
• damnyankee

  nounVery Low
  /ˌdæmˈjæŋ.ki/A disparaging and offensive slang term for a Northerner, specifically a Union soldier during the American Civil War or, more generally, any person from the Northern United States.
• damocles

  nounLow to medium
  /ˈdæm.ə.kliːz/A reference to the Sword of Damocles, signifying a sense of impending doom or constant threat that hangs over a position of power or apparent good fortune.
• damodar

  nounLow (geographically/culturally specific term)
  /ˈdʌmədɑː/ or /dəˈməʊdɑː/Proper noun referring to a river in eastern India, originating in the Chota Nagpur Plateau and flowing through the states of Jharkhand and West Bengal. Historically significant for its irrigation, flood challenges, and industrial development.
• damoiselle

  nounVery Low / Obsolete
  /ˌdamwɑːˈzɛl/A young unmarried woman of noble birth; an archaic or poetic term for a damsel or maiden.
• damon

  nounRare
  /ˈdeɪ.mən/A male given name of Greek origin, used as a proper noun to refer to an individual.
• damon and pythias

  nounplural-nounC1+
  /ˌdeɪ.mən ən ˈpɪθ.i.əs/A classical Greek legend of two friends whose unwavering loyalty and mutual self-sacrifice demonstrated the highest ideal of friendship.
• damp

  adjectivenounverbverb-transitiveB1
  /dæmp/slightly wet, often in an unpleasant or cold way.
• damp box

  nounLow
  /ˈdæmp ˌbɒks/A sealed container designed to maintain a humid environment, primarily used in pottery and printmaking to prevent materials from drying out.
• damp off

  verbLow
  /ˌdæmp ˈɒf/(Of a seedling or young plant) to decay and die, typically at soil level, caused by a fungal infection in overly moist conditions.
• damp squib

  nounC2
  /ˌdæmp ˈskwɪb/An event, joke, plan, or product that is much less impressive, exciting, or successful than expected.
• damp-dry

  adjectiveverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveLow (C1/C2 Level)
  /ˌdæmp ˈdraɪ/To dry something so that it is no longer wet but retains a slight, even moisture; to achieve a state of being partially dry yet still damp to the touch.
• damp-mop

  verb-ambitransitiveLow
  /ˈdæmp ˌmɒp/To mop a floor using a mop that is slightly wet, not saturated.
• damp-proof

  adjectiveverbC1
  /ˈdæmp pruːf/treated or constructed to prevent the penetration or absorption of moisture.
• dampcourse

  nounLow (C2+)
  /ˈdæmpkɔːs/A horizontal layer of waterproof material (e.g., slate, bituminous felt) built into a wall near ground level to prevent rising damp.

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