dives

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. plural of dive
verb
  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of dive
name
  1. The rich man in the biblical parable of the rich man and Lazarus.
noun
  1. A rich person who lives in luxury.

Pronunciation

/ˈdaɪvz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-dives.wav

Word forms

dives

Etymology

From Latin dives (“rich man”).

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