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] |
diacritic |
a small distinguishing mark, such as a macron, umlaut, or cedilla, that is added to a letter, esp. to indicate how it is to be pronounced; diacritical mark. |
diacritical |
serving to signal a difference or distinction. [2 definitions] |
diacritical mark |
a small distinguishing mark, such as a macron, umlaut, or cedilla, that is added to a letter, esp. to indicate how it is to be pronounced. |