English to English Dictionary

Demoiselle

A small, elegant crane (Anthropoides virgo) found in parts of Eurasia and Africa, known for its striking plumage and graceful dancing displays.

Dendritic

Having a branched form resembling a tree.

Desiccation

The state of extreme dryness, or the process of removing moisture completely from something.

Diegesis

The total world of a story, including characters, places, and events, experienced or experienced as existing within the context of the narrative.

Diel

Relating to, or occurring within, a 24-hour period; most commonly used in ecological and biological contexts to describe daily cycles.

Dieresis

A diacritical mark (two dots ¨) placed over a vowel to indicate that it is pronounced in a separate syllable rather than as part of a diphthong.

Dila

A linguistic or geographical entity referenced in East and Southeast Asian translation contexts.

Dirigisme

An economic policy in which the state plays a strong directive role, guiding or managing the economy through planning, subsidies, and regulations rather than relying solely on market forces.

Discal

Relating to or situated near the central disc of an insect's wing.

Disinter

To dig up something that has been buried, especially a corpse.

Dita

An open XML-based architecture and standard for authoring, producing, and delivering technical documentation.

Doxy

A mistress, paramour, or loose woman, particularly in historical or literary contexts.