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dollarspot
nounLow (specialist term)
/ˈdɒlə ˌspɒt/A common fungal disease affecting turfgrass, characterized by small, straw-colored circular patches that resemble coins.
dollface
nounLow
/ˈdɒlfeɪs/A term of endearment for an attractive woman or girl, implying a pretty face.
dollfuss
nounVery Low
/ˈdɒlfʊs/A proper noun, historically referring to Engelbert Dollfuss (1892–1934), the Austrian Chancellor known for establishing an authoritarian regime and his opposition to Nazism.
dollhouse
nounC1
/ˈdɒlz ˌhaʊs/A toy house built on a small scale, designed for dolls to live in.
dollop
nounverbverb-transitiveB2
/ˈdɒləp/A shapeless, often clumsy, and generous blob or lump of a soft substance, especially food.
dolly
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/ˈdɒli/A child's toy representing a human figure, typically a baby.
dolly mixture
nounC1
/ˌdɒl.i ˈmɪks.tʃər/A British confectionery product consisting of small, multi-coloured and variably shaped sugar-based sweets.
dolly shot
nounC2
/ˈdɒli ʃɒt/A camera movement where the entire camera is moved towards or away from the subject on a wheeled platform (a dolly), creating a smooth tracking shot.
dolly varden
nounVery Low
/ˌdɒl.i ˈvɑː.dən/A brightly spotted variety of trout (Salvelinus malma) native to northwestern North America and northeast Asia.
dolly varden pattern
nounLow (Specialist/Niche)
/ˌdɒli ˈvɑːd(ə)n ˌpæt(ə)n/A fabric or garment, particularly a type of dress, printed with a brightly colored, elaborate, and floral pattern, often featuring large flowers and leaves.
dollyman
nounVery low / Obscure
/ˈdɒl.i.mən/A specialized worker who operates a dolly (a low, wheeled platform) for moving heavy loads, especially in film/TV production, transport, or warehousing.
dolma
nounLow
/ˈdɒlmə/A dish consisting of vegetables (e.g., grape leaves, peppers) stuffed with a seasoned mixture of rice, minced meat, and herbs, then cooked.
dolman
nounC2
/ˈdɒlmən/A woman's loose, wide-sleeved garment, resembling a cape or robe, cut in one piece with the sleeves.
dolman sleeve
nounC1
/ˈdɒlmən sliːv/A sleeve style that is very wide at the armhole and tapers to a narrow wrist, creating a deep, batwing-like shape when the arm is raised.
dolmen
nounC2
/ˈdɒl.mən/A prehistoric structure consisting of two or more upright stones supporting a large horizontal slab, typically forming a burial chamber or portal.
dolmetsch
nounRare/Obsolescent
/ˈdɒlmɛtʃ/The act of interpreting or translating orally, especially in real-time.
dolni vestonice
nounVery low
/ˌdɒlniː ˈvɛstənɪtsɛ/A village in the Czech Republic known for Upper Paleolithic archaeological sites and the oldest known ceramic artifacts.
dolomite
nounC2
/ˈdɒləˌmaɪt/A white or lightly tinted mineral composed of calcium magnesium carbonate, CaMg(CO₃)₂.
dolomite marble
nounC1-C2
/ˌdɒl.ə.maɪt ˈmɑː.bəl/A type of metamorphic rock composed primarily of the mineral dolomite, used in construction and sculpture.
dolomites
nounplural-nounC2
/ˈdɒləmaɪts/A mountain range in the Italian Alps, primarily in the province of South Tyrol.

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