AyanDict is a cross-platform offline dictionary application built with Qt and Go. It uses dictionaries in the StarDict format.
The program offers fuzzy searching together with prefix, regular expression, glob and exact word matching. An optional Soundex mode helps locate English words when you know how they sound but are unsure of the spelling.
AyanDict also offers favourites, history, a scan popup and a web interface. It runs on Linux, macOS and Windows.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Uses dictionaries in the StarDict format.
- Fuzzy search based on similarity.
- Prefix, regular expression, glob and word-match search modes.
- Optional Soundex searching for sound-alike words.
- Scan popup for looking up selected or copied text.
- Search history and favourites.
- Enable, disable and reorder dictionaries.
- Search within dictionary articles.
- Web interface with an optional web-only mode.
- Configurable keyboard shortcuts and interface settings.
Website: github.com/ilius/ayandict
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Developer: Saeed Rasooli
License: GNU Affero General Public License v3.0
AyanDict is written in Go. Learn Go with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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