Look up the definition of a word in a specific dictionary with sdcv
You can tell sdcv
to use a specific dictionary with the option -u
.
For example, to look up a definition in the English Etymology dictionary, add:
alias defet="def -u 'English Etymology'"
to ~/.bash_aliases
FAQ
Why is the command def
and not sdcv
?
See https://yctct.com/sdcv-pass-output-less
How can I add a new dictionary?
See https://yctct.com/sdcv-add-dic
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