dogtooth violet |
any of several related plants of the lily family, esp. one growing in North America that has yellow flowers and leaves with red mottling. |
dogtrot |
a slow, steady trot like that of a dog. |
dogwatch |
either of two two-hour watches aboard ship that occur between four and eight P.M. |
dogwood |
a tree of the eastern United States that bears clusters of small flowers surrounded by pink or white leaves that look like petals. [2 definitions] |
Doha |
the seaport capital of Qatar. |
doily |
a small decorative mat, often of embroidery or lace, used as a protective cover on furniture or dishes. |
doing |
action; effort. [2 definitions] |
doit |
a former copper coin of the Netherlands and Dutch colonies that came into use in the seventeenth century. [2 definitions] |
do-it-yourself |
of, pertaining to, or designed for use by amateurs, esp. in construction or repair work. |
dolce |
in a soft and sweet manner (used as a musical direction). |
doldrums |
a period or mood of inactivity, listlessness, or mild depression. [2 definitions] |
dole |
a distribution of food, money, or the like to needy people. [4 definitions] |
doleful |
full of sadness, sorrow, or melancholy. [2 definitions] |
dolichocephalic |
having or designating a head longer than it is broad. |
doll |
a small figure usually made of plastic, wood, or cloth that resembles a baby, child, or other person, used esp. as a child's toy. [4 definitions] |
dollar |
the chief monetary unit of the United States, Canada, and several other countries, equaling one hundred cents. [3 definitions] |
dollar diplomacy |
a U.S. government policy of promoting national interests by encouraging investment abroad, or of using governmental power or influence to protect and promote such private investment. [2 definitions] |
dollar sign |
a sign ($) denoting one or more dollars, or indicating that the numbers following are expressed as dollars. |
dollhouse |
a toy house made to a very small scale. |
dollop |
a shapeless lump, blob, or glob. [2 definitions] |
doll up |
(informal) to dress oneself or another in a smart, showy, or alluring manner as for a special social event. |