5 letter words starting with DUC

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1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb
2. Definitions:
   1. Plural form of duck, a common waterbird with a broad, flat bill, short legs, and webbed feet.
   2. Third person singular present tense of duck, to lower the head or body quickly to avoid a blow or missile, or to avoid being seen.
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: /dʌks/
   • UK: /dʌks/
4. Origin and Usage:

   The word "ducks" originated from the Middle English word "duk" which means "diver". It has been used in English language since the 14th century. The word is commonly used to refer to the waterbird and its plural form is used to refer to more than one duck. The verb "duck" has been used in English since the 16th century to mean "to lower the head or body quickly to avoid a blow or missile, or to avoid being seen".

5. Synonyms:
   • Waterbird
   • Drake
   • Dabbler
6. Related Words:
   • Cluck
   • Quack
   • Swans
7. Example Sentences:
   • The ducks were swimming in the pond.
   • He ducks every time he hears a loud noise.

ducat

1. Parts of Speech: noun

2. Definitions:

• a former European gold coin
• money or currency

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈduːkət/
• UK: /ˈdʌkət/

4. Origin and Usage: Ducat is a noun that originated from the Italian word "ducato," which means "duchy" or "the territory ruled by a duke." It was first used as a gold coin in Venice in the 13th century. Ducats were widely used in Europe as currency until the 19th century. Today, the word "ducat" is used to refer to any old or foreign coin, or as a general term for money or currency.

5. Synonyms: coin, currency, money, cash, legal tender

6. Related Words: money, coins, euros, francs, pesos

7. Example Sentences:

• He found an old ducat in his grandfathers attic.
• The museum has a collection of ancient ducats.
• She spent all her ducats on clothes and shoes.