English Words Starting With D

• danae

  nounVery Low
  /ˈdæneɪ.iː/A figure from Greek mythology, the daughter of King Acrisius of Argos and mother of the hero Perseus by Zeus.
• danai

  plural-nounVery Low
  /ˈdɑːnaɪ/This is not a standard English word. It is a transliteration from the Hindi word 'दान' (daan) meaning 'donation' or 'gift,' used specifically within certain Indian, particularly Sikh, communities in the UK and other diaspora contexts.
• danaides

  plural-nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
  /dəˈneɪɪdiːz/In Greek mythology, the fifty daughters of Danaus, condemned eternally to fill a leaky vessel with water.
• danaite

  nounvery_low
  /ˈdeɪnəˌaɪt/A specific mineral variety.
• danakil

  nounRare
  /ˈdænəkɪl/A member of a nomadic people inhabiting the desert region of northeastern Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Djibouti.
• danang

  nounLow (Proper Noun)
  /ˌdɑː ˈnæŋ/A major coastal city and economic hub in central Vietnam.
• danaus

  nounVery Low (Technical/Scientific)
  /ˈdæneɪəs/A genus of brush-footed butterflies, commonly known as tiger butterflies, milkweed butterflies, or monarchs, named after Danaus, a figure in Greek mythology.
• danava

  nounRare
  /ˈdɑːnəvə/In Hindu mythology, a class of powerful, often malevolent, supernatural beings or demons descended from the sage Kashyapa and his wife Danu.
• danazol

  nounLow
  /ˈdanəzɒl/A synthetic steroid hormone drug that suppresses the production of sex hormones by the pituitary gland, used primarily to treat conditions like endometriosis.
• danburite

  nounVery Low (Technical/Lapidary)
  /ˈdænbjʊraɪt/A transparent to translucent, hard, colourless to pale yellow crystalline mineral (calcium borosilicate).
• danbury

  nounLow
  /ˈdænb(ə)ri/A city in the US state of Connecticut, known historically for hat manufacturing.
• danby

  nounVery Rare
  /ˈdænbi/A specific type of high-quality, smooth-textured marble, typically of a uniform pale yellow or cream colour, historically quarried from the Danby region of Vermont, USA.
• dance

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveA1 (CEFR)
  /dɑːns/A series of rhythmic movements of the body, usually performed to music.
• dance band

  nounB2
  /ˈdɑːns ˌbænd/A group of musicians that plays music suitable for dancing, typically popular or jazz music from the mid-20th century.
• dance card

  nounC1-C2
  /ˈdɑːns ˌkɑːd/A small card with a decorative cover, traditionally carried by a woman at a formal ball, listing the names of the men she has promised to dance with for each scheduled dance.
• dance drama

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌdɑːns ˈdrɑːmə/A theatrical performance that tells a story primarily through dance and movement, often with music, but without spoken dialogue.
• dance floor

  nounB1
  /ˈdɑːns flɔː(r)/A designated area in a club, bar, or event venue where people can dance.
• dance form

  nounC1
  /ˈdɑːns ˌfɔːm/A specific style, tradition, or genre of dance characterized by distinct movements, techniques, and cultural origins (e.g., ballet, salsa, Kathak).
• dance hall

  nounB1
  /ˈdɑːns hɔːl/A large room or building primarily used for social dancing.
• dance music

  nounB1
  /ˈdɑːns ˌmjuːzɪk/Music composed specifically to accompany dancing, characterized by a strong, regular beat.

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