5 letter word starting with dw

Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words
dwale adjective The deadly nightshade (Atropa Belladonna), having stupefying qualities., The tincture sable or black when blazoned according to the fantastic system in which plants are substituted for the tinctures., A sleeping potion; an opiate.
dwang noun A piece of wood set between two studs, posts, etc., to stiffen and support them., A kind of crowbar., A large wrench.
dwarf noun An animal or plant which is much below the ordinary size of its species or kind; especially, a diminutive human being., To hinder from growing to the natural size; to make or keep small; to stunt., To become small; to diminish in size.
dwaul verb i. Alt. of Dwaule
dwelt of Dwell, of Dwell.
dwell verb i. To delay; to linger., To abide; to remain; to continue., To abide as a permanent resident, or for a time; to live in a place; to reside., To inhabit.
dwine verb i. To waste away; to pine; to languish.