5 letter words starting with DAR

Heres the dictionary-style entry for "daric": daric

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: A gold coin used in ancient Persia.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈdɛrɪk/, UK: /ˈdærɪk/

Origin and Usage: The word "daric" comes from the Persian word "darīk" which means "gold coin." It was used in ancient Persia during the reign of King Darius I (522-486 BC) and continued to be used until the conquest of Alexander the Great in 330 BC. The daric was made of pure gold and weighed approximately 8.4 grams. It was widely used in trade throughout the Persian Empire and was considered a symbol of wealth and power.

Synonyms: Persian gold coin, Darius coin, ancient Persian coin

Related Words: carid, daraf, darbs, darer, daric, daris, darje, darks, darms, darns, darre, darts, darus, darzi, farci, garic, haric, karis, naric, paric, saric, taric, varic, yaric, zaric

Example Sentences:

• The museum has a collection of ancient coins, including a daric from Persia.
• He paid for the goods with a daric and received change in silver coins.
• The daric was widely used in trade throughout the Persian Empire.

Here is the dictionary-style entry for "dares": Dares Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definitions:

• Noun: plural form of dare, a challenge to do something risky or difficult
• Verb: third person singular present tense of dare, to have the courage to do something

Pronunciations:

• US: /dɛrz/
• UK: /deəz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "dares" originated from the Old English word "durran" which means "to dare". It has been used in the English language since the 13th century. As a noun, "dares" is used to describe a challenge to do something risky or difficult. As a verb, it is used to describe having the courage to do something.

Synonyms:

• challenge, provoke, defy, taunt

Related Words:

• daube
• dears
• drabs
• reads
• sader

Example Sentences:

• As a noun: "The group of friends decided to give each other dares to complete during their trip."
• As a verb: "He dares to speak his mind, no matter the consequences."

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A male given name.

2. (UK, dialectal) A dark greyish-blue colour.

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈdɑrsi/

UK: /ˈdɑːsi/

Origin and Usage:

The name "Darcy" is of French origin and means "from Arcy". It was first used as a surname in England during the Middle Ages and later became a given name. It gained popularity in the 19th century, partly due to the character Mr. Darcy in Jane Austens novel "Pride and Prejudice". The color "darcy" is a dialectal term used in parts of the UK to describe a dark greyish-blue color.

Synonyms:

None

Related Words:

Carry, Larch, Marcy, Mercy

Example Sentences:

1. Darcy is a popular name for boys in the United States and the United Kingdom.

2. The walls of the old cottage were painted in a deep darcy blue.