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Added 10 October 2026

derv

/dɜːv/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about derv at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Diesel oil used in cars and lorries with diesel engines; from d(iesel) e(ngine) r(oad) v(ehicle).

Origin

Initialism of diesel engine road vehicle.

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