derby (plural derbies)
Any of several annual horse races.
(by extension) Any organized race.
(US) A bowler hat.
(sports) A local derby.
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Derby
A city and unitary authority in Derbyshire in the East Midlands, England; formerly the county town.
A small town in Tasmania, Australia.
A town in Kimberley, Western Australia.
A locality in Langley district municipality in southwestern British Columbia, Canada.
A community in Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
A small town in North West, South Africa.
A locality in Devon, England.
Various cities in the United States
A census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado, United States.
A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
An unincorporated community in Ford County, Illinois, United States.
An unincorporated community in Mountain Township, Saline County, Illinois, United States.
An unincorporated community in Union Township, Perry County, Indiana, United States.
A tiny city in Lucas County, Iowa.
A city in Sedgwick County, Kansas.
An unincorporated community in St. Francois County, Missouri, United States.
An unincorporated community in Frio County, Texas, United States.
A town in Orleans County, Vermont.
An unincorporated community and coal town in Wise County, Virginia, United States.
Derby (countable and uncountable, plural Derbies)
A type of cheese made in Derby, England.
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Source: Wiktionary
Der"by (; usually in Eng.; 85), n.
1. A race for three-old horses, run annually at Epsom (near London), for the Derby stakes. It was instituted by the 12th Earl of Derby, in 1780. Derby Day, the day of the annual race for the Derby stakes, -- Wednesday of the week before Whitsuntide.
2. A stiff felt hat with a dome-shaped crown.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
The world’s most expensive coffee costs more than US$700 per kilogram. Asian palm civet – a cat-like creature in Indonesia, eats fruits, including select coffee cherries. It excretes partially digested seeds that produce a smooth, less acidic brew of coffee called kopi luwak.
