Delphi |
an ancient town in central Greece; site of the oracle of Apollo. |
Delphic |
of or concerning the oracle of Apollo in ancient Greece. |
delphinium |
a cultivated plant related to the buttercup that bears tall, showy spikes of flowers; larkspur. |
Delphinus |
a summer constellation in the northern sky, located between Pegasus and Aquila; Dolphin. |
delta |
the name of the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet. [2 definitions] |
delta ray |
any particle emitted from matter following bombardment by ionizing radiation. |
delta wave |
a low-frequency electric brain wave present during deep sleep in normal adults; delta rhythm. |
delta wing |
the triangular wing of certain usu. supersonic aircraft, which provides not only lift but also horizontal stabilization. |
deltoid |
a thick, triangular muscle that covers the shoulder joint and functions to raise the arm laterally. [3 definitions] |
delude |
to cause to hold a false belief; mislead; deceive. |
deluge |
an inundation of the land by a great quantity of water; flood. [5 definitions] |
delusion |
the act of deluding; or the condition of being deluded. [2 definitions] |
delusive |
tending to mislead or deceive. [2 definitions] |
deluxe |
especially sumptuous, elegant, or expensive. [2 definitions] |
delve |
to make a careful, thoroughgoing search, as for information. |
demagnetize |
to remove or neutralize the magnetic properties of. |
demagogic |
resembling, pertaining to, or characteristic of a demagogue. |
demagogue |
a leader, esp. a speaker or politician, who attempts to persuade and to gain a following by appealing to the emotions and prejudices of the public, rather than by rational argument. [2 definitions] |
demagoguery |
the practices or techniques characteristic of or associated with demagogues. |
demand |
to request forcefully. [9 definitions] |
demandable |
combined form of demand. |