English Words Starting With D

• dorsal lip

  nounVery Low
  /ˈdɔːsəl lɪp/A specific region on the early embryo of amphibians, forming the dorsal edge of the blastopore during gastrulation.
• dorsalis

  adjectivenounRare
  /dɔːˈseɪ.lɪs/Relating to or situated on or near the back or dorsal surface of a body part, especially in anatomical contexts.
• dorse

  nounObsolete/Rare
  /dɔːs/The back of a thing; specifically, the back of a book.
• dorser

  nounRare/Obsolescent
  /ˈdɔːsə/A large, open basket, pannier, or peddler's pack, historically made of wicker and often carried on the back or over a horse.
• dorset

  nounB2
  /ˈdɔːsɪt/A historic county in southwestern England, known for its rural landscape, Jurassic Coast, and association with Thomas Hardy.
• dorset down

  nounVery Low
  /ˈdɔːsɪt daʊn/A breed of sheep originating from the Dorset region of England, known for its distinctive short, dark brown face and legs and its meat and wool production.
• dorset horn

  nounC2+
  /ˌdɔː.sɪt ˈhɔːn/A breed of domestic sheep, originating from Dorset, England, characterized by both rams and ewes having prominent horns.
• dorsetshire

  nounVery Low
  /ˈdɔːsɪtʃə/The historic and traditional county name for the area in southwest England now known as Dorset.
• dorsey

  nounLow
  /ˈdɔː.si/A surname of English origin, often associated with notable individuals.
• dorsiflexion

  nounLow
  /ˌdɔː.sɪˈflek.ʃən/The action of bending or flexing a limb or joint (especially the ankle or wrist) backwards or upwards, decreasing the angle between the body part and its adjacent segment.
• dorsiflexor

  nounVery Low / Technical
  /ˌdɔː.sɪˈflek.sə/A muscle that causes dorsiflexion, i.e., the backward bending or contraction of a part, especially the upward movement of the foot or hand.
• dorsum

  nounC2
  /ˈdɔːsəm/The upper surface or back of a body part, especially an animal or an organ, e.g., the back of the tongue, the top of the foot.
• dort

  nounVery Low / Obsolete
  /dɔːt/A now-obsolete or dialectal term for a sulky or pettish mood or fit; to sulk or be peevish.
• dorter

  nounVery Rare / Obsolete
  /ˈdɔːtə/A dormitory, especially one belonging to or used by a monastic community.
• dorticos

  nounExtremely low/Very rare (Proper Noun)
  /dɔːˈtiːkɒs/A highly specific, rare surname of Hispanic (particularly Cuban) origin.
• dortmund

  nounLow frequency (a proper noun)
  /ˈdɔːtmʊnd/A major city in western Germany, within the Ruhr region of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
• dorval

  nounLow
  /ˈdɔː.vəl/A proper noun, primarily a surname or a place name, most notably a city (now borough) in Quebec, Canada, located near Montreal.
• dory

  nounC2
  /ˈdɔːri/A small, flat-bottomed boat with high sides, traditionally used for fishing.
• dory skiff

  nounLow / Very Specialized
  /ˈdɔːri skɪf/A small, narrow, flat-bottomed, and typically double-ended fishing boat, originally designed for rowing, known for its simplicity, stability, and seaworthiness.
• doryman

  nounVery Low
  /ˈdɔːrɪmən/A fisherman who fishes from a dory, a small, flat-bottomed boat.

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