Etymology · Proto-Indo-European
*dʰewh₂-
12 English words descend from Proto-Indo-European *dʰewh₂-, most common first.
- downFrom a higher position to a lower one; downwards.
- FebruaryThe short month following January and preceding March in the Roman, Julian, and Gregorian calendars, used in all three calendars for intercalation or addition of leap days.
- dustFine, dry particles of matter found in the air and covering the surface of objects, typically consisting of soil lifted up by the wind, pollen, hair, fiber debris, dead skin cells, etc.
- steamThe hot gaseous form of water, formed when water changes from the liquid phase to the gas phase (at or above its boiling point temperature).
- dyeA colorant, especially one that has an affinity to the substrate to which it is applied.
- dewAny moisture from the atmosphere condensed by cool bodies upon their surfaces.
- davenportA large sofa, especially a formal one.
- dunA brownish grey colour.
- duvetA quilt or usually flat cloth bag with a filling (traditionally down) and usually an additional washable cover, used instead of blankets; often called a comforter or quilt, especially in US English.
- downrightCompletely, wholly.
- dweomerThe magical aura on an enchanted item; or more broadly, the aura of a magic spell having been cast while active.
- furibundHaving a propensity to be furious; choleric, irate.