English Explanatory Dictionary

Desi

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to the culture, people, or products of South Asia; South Asian.
noun
  1. A member of the South Asian diaspora.
adj
  1. Alternative form of Desi.
noun
  1. Alternative form of Desi.
  2. A particular variety of cultivated chickpea.
name
  1. Acronym of Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument.

Pronunciation

/ˈdeɪ.si/ /ˈdɛs.i/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Desi2.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Desi.wav

Word forms

Desi more Desi most Desi Desis

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindustani دیسی (desī) / देसी (desī).

Derived words

desiness
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