| domino2 |
a long, loose cloak or robe with a hood, worn by clergymen or, often with an eye mask, by masqueraders. [3 definitions] |
| domino theory |
a theory that if one event occurs, such as the fall of one country under Communist control, a chain of related events will be triggered thereby, such as the fall of neighboring countries. |
| don1 |
(cap.) Sir; a title formerly attached to the name of a Spanish aristocrat or gentleman, now used as a courtesy title. [2 definitions] |
| don2 |
to put on (an article of clothing); dress oneself in. [2 definitions] |
| doņa |
(cap.) Lady or Madam; a title of respect or courtesy used before a married woman's name in Spain or other Spanish-speaking countries. [2 definitions] |
| do nails |
to apply cosmetic polish to fingernails. |
| donate |
to give or contribute (something), as to a cause, charity, or group effort. [2 definitions] |
| donation |
the act or an instance of giving or contributing, as to a cause. [2 definitions] |
| Don Budge |
U.S. tennis player who in 1938 was the first man to win the four tournaments that compose the grand slam of tennis (b.1915--d.2000). |
| done |
past participle of do1. [4 definitions] |
| donee |
in law, the receiver of a gift or donation. |
| done for |
(informal) dying or dead; doomed. [2 definitions] |
| done in |
(informal) extremely tired, physically or mentally; exhausted. |
| doneness |
the condition of being done, esp. being fully baked or cooked. |
| dong1 |
a low, deep, reverberating sound such as that made by a large bell. |
| dong2 |
the chief monetary unit of Vietnam, equaling ten hao. |
| donjon |
the fortified inner tower or stronghold of a castle. |
| Don Juan |
in Spanish legend and literature, a nobleman famous for his seduction of women. [2 definitions] |
| donkey |
a sturdy domestic animal that resembles a horse but is smaller and has longer ears; ass. [3 definitions] |
| donnish |
of, like, or characteristic of a university don; pedantic. |
| donnybrook |
(sometimes cap.) a noisy fight or brawl; free-for-all. |