| DFC |
abbreviation of "Distinguished Flying Cross." |
| DH |
abbreviation of "designated hitter," in the American League in baseball, a team member chosen at the beginning of a game to bat in place of the pitcher. |
| dharma |
in Buddhism and Hinduism, the underlying nature, as of the universe or one's self; essence. [2 definitions] |
| dhow |
a vessel having a lateen sail or sails, sometimes having a raised deck at the stern, used primarily by Arabs along the coast of the Indian Ocean. |
| DHS |
an abbreviation for "Department of Homeland Security." The DHS is the part of the U.S. government that deals with immigration and naturalization. It also tries to protect the country from terrorism. |
| dhurrie |
a flat Indian rug coarsely woven of cotton or wool. |
| DI |
abbreviation of "drill instructor." |
| di-1 |
two; double; twice. |
| di-2 |
away; apart. |
| di-3 |
through. [2 definitions] |
| dia- |
through; across. [2 definitions] |
| diabetes |
any of several metabolic diseases affecting the body's use of blood sugars or the intake and excretion of fluids, such as diabetes mellitus, which requires periodic injections of insulin. |
| diabetes insipidus |
a disorder of the pituitary gland, characterized by frequent and excessive urination and intense thirst. |
| diabetes mellitus |
a chronic and potentially fatal form of diabetes characterized by insulin deficiency, excess sugar in the blood and urine, and abnormal thirst and hunger. |
| diabetic |
of, having, or resulting from diabetes. [2 definitions] |
| diabolic |
of the Devil or a devil. |
| diabolical |
having qualities like those of the Devil or a devil; fiendish; malevolent. |
| diabolism |
worship of, or soliciting the help of, the devil or demons; Satanism. [2 definitions] |
| diachronic |
of or pertaining to changes that occur over time, as in languages. (Cf. synchronic.) |
| diaconal |
of or pertaining to a deacon or diaconate. |
| diaconate |
the rank, tenure, or office of a deacon. [2 definitions] |