English Words Starting With D

• durative

  adjectivenounLow (C2)
  /ˈdjʊərətɪv/Relating to, describing, or expressing the continuous, ongoing nature of an action or state over time.
• durazzo

  nounVery Low (Specialist/Historical)
  /djʊˈrætsəʊ/The historical name for the Albanian city and port of Durrës.
• durban

  nounC2
  /ˈdɜːbən/The official reception held by a sovereign or high-ranking official in certain historical contexts.
• durban poison

  nounC1
  /ˌdɜː.bən ˈpɔɪ.zən/A pure sativa strain of cannabis (marijuana) known for its energizing, clear-headed effects.
• durbar

  nounLow (C2)
  /ˈdɜː.bɑː/A ceremonial court held by an Indian prince, or a large official reception.
• duren

  nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete / Historical
  /ˈdjʊərən/To last, continue, or endure for a significant period of time.
• durer

  nounC1/C2 (Low frequency, literary/formal)
  /ˈdjʊə.rə/To last for a long time, to continue to exist, or to endure hardship.
• duress

  nounC1
  /djʊəˈrɛs/Coercion or pressure used to force someone to act against their will.
• duressor

  nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete
  /djʊəˈrɛsə/A non-standard or archaic variant of 'duress', referring to the act of coercing or putting pressure on someone.
• durex

  nounMedium
  /ˈdjʊə.rɛks/A brand name for condoms and other personal care products.
• durga

  nounLow
  /ˈdʊəɡə/A proper noun referring to a major Hindu goddess, the fierce and protective warrior form of the mother goddess Devi.
• durga puja

  nounLow-Frequency (in general English), High-Frequency (in Indian/Bengali English contexts)
  /ˌdʊəɡə ˈpuːdʒə/The annual major Hindu festival in the Indian subcontinent, dedicated to the worship of the goddess Durga.
• durgah

  nounLow
  /ˈdʊəɡɑː/The tomb or shrine of a Muslim saint, particularly in the Indian subcontinent; a place of pilgrimage and veneration.
• durgapur

  nounVery Low
  /ˈdʊəɡəpʊə/A proper noun, the name of a major industrial city located in the Indian state of West Bengal.
• durham

  nounLow
  /ˈdʌrəm/A city in north-east England; a county in England.
• durian

  nounB2-C1
  /ˈdʊə.ri.ən/A large, tropical fruit with a hard, spiky rind, edible pulp, and a very strong odor.
• duricrust

  nounRare / Very Low Frequency
  /ˈdjʊərɪkrʌst/A hard mineral layer that forms on or near the surface of soil in arid and semi-arid regions.
• durkan

  nounExtremely Rare / Non-Standard
  /ˈdɜː.kən/This term does not appear as a standard entry in major English dictionaries (e.g., Oxford, Merriam-Webster, Cambridge). It is highly likely a proper noun (a surname).
• durkheim

  nounLow
  /ˈdɜːkhaɪm/A surname, most famously referring to Émile Durkheim (1858–1917), the founding French sociologist and philosopher.
• durmast

  nounRare / Technical
  /ˈdɜː.mɑːst/A type of European oak tree, specifically Quercus petraea, also known as the sessile oak.

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