Index of English words, starting with "di"

(1) - Diamine (n.) A compound containing two amido groups united with one or more basic or positive radicals, -- as contrasted with a diamide.

(1) - Diamond (a.) Resembling a diamond; made of, or abounding in, diamonds; as, a diamond chain; a diamond field.
(2) - Diamond (n.) The smallest kind of type in English printing, except that called brilliant, which is seldom seen.
(3) - Diamond (n.) The infield; the square space, 90 feet on a side, having the bases at its angles.
(4) - Diamond (n.) A pointed projection, like a four-sided pyramid, used for ornament in lines or groups.
(5) - Diamond (n.) One of a suit of playing cards, stamped with the figure of a diamond.
(6) - Diamond (n.) A geometrical figure, consisting of four equal straight lines, and having two of the interior angles acute and two obtuse; a rhombus; a lozenge.
(7) - Diamond (n.) A precious stone or gem excelling in brilliancy and beautiful play of prismatic colors, and remarkable for extreme hardness.

(1) - Diana (n.) The daughter of Jupiter and Latona; a virgin goddess who presided over hunting, chastity, and marriage; -- identified with the Greek goddess Artemis.