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desi

a. (alternative form of Desi English) n. (alternative form of Desi English)

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DESI

DESI may refer to

  • Desorption electrospray ionization
  • Drug Efficacy Study Implementation
  • Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument
Desi (disambiguation)

Desi may refer to:

  • Desi, a self-referential term used by South Asian people
  • Desi (raga), a raga in Indian classical music
  • Desidae, family of spiders
  • Desi (Tibet), is the Tibetan term for a secular ruler, viceroy, or prime minister;
    • Druk Desi, historical title for a civil administrative leader in Bhutan
  • An alternative name used in Pakistan for jaggery, traditional unrefined sugar
  • Desi (film), a 2000 Dutch documentary film directed by Maria Ramos
  • Desi daru, an alcoholic beverage
  • "Desi" is also a Spanish male first name, derived from " Desiderio". People with the name Desi include:
    • Desi Arnaz, a Cuban-born musician, actor, comedian and television producer
    • Desi Arnaz, Jr., an actor and musician
    • Dési Bouterse, a Surinamese politician
    • Desi Lydic, an American actress (in her case, "Desi" being derived from "Desmonet")
    • Desi Relaford, a professional American baseball player

As an acronym, DESI may refer to:

  • Desorption electrospray ionization, an ambient ionization technique for Mass Spectrometry
  • DESI study, a German study to measure the ability of the German and English language of German students
  • Drug Efficacy Study Implementation
  • The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument, a planned survey that will measure redshifts for 35 million galaxies

See also:

  • American-Born Confused Desi (ABCD), a term used to refer to South Asians born in the United States
  • American Desi, a 2001 American film with an Indian influence, featuring many prominent South Asian American actors
Desi (film)

Desi is a 2000 Dutch documentary film by director Maria Ramos, featuring the 11-year-old Dutch girl named Desi. Coming from a dysfunctional family, her daily life is full of insecurities, and she is therefore relying on the help of social services in Amsterdam.

Desi (raga)

'''Desi '''(Hindi देसी or देशी) is a Hindustani classical raga. This raga may be affiliated with the Asavari thaat or with the Kafi thaat depending on the way of presentation. It is similar to raga Barwa.

Usage examples of "desi".

Desi the First tackled Sam perilously close to the lowered tailgate of A pickup truck, while Desi the Second held Devereaux's head and, ripping off his tie, stuffed it into his mouth.

THE ROAD TO OMAHA 193 Somewhat sheepishly, Desi the First emerged from a slatted dressing room door, followed by a generously endowed dark-haired girl who made it a point to stretch and check her measuring tape while adjusting her blouse.

He, too, was in tails and there was no question about it, Desi the First also cut a striking figure.

The bellboy, whose name was Raul, was overjoyed as his first communication with Desi the First consisted of the following-freely translated.

The five fugitives from the Ritz-Carlton stood side by side at the southeast comer of the hotel waiting for the arrival of Desi One and Two.

The fourth and last assassin Hawkins left to his adjutant, Desi the First.

For what seemed like the better part of an hour, but in reality was barely eight minutes, Desi the First remame immobile barely breathing, and then a door opened two doors to @is left and a man in a black raincoat came out, an automatic in his hand.

And when they've just about got their heads in place, Desi Two, who's not only a fine mechanic but also, I'm informed by Desi the First, an accomplished cook, will lace their chow with a sauce comprised of tomatoes, tequila, gin, brandy, pharmaceutical grain alcohol, and a liquid sedative of indeterminate potency that will provide us with Miss Redwing's guarantee.

Mac's next move was to diffuse the Suicidal Six, who, according to Desi the First, were in total disrepair, thanks to Desi the Second's culinary talents.

Crescendos of triumph filled the room as Desi the First walked to the staircase and spoke to the Hawk.

For the first time since their initial encounter in the men's room at Logan Airport, Desi the First looked disapprovingly at the Hawk.

Spared Desi the Second's more deleterious culinary fare, refreshed by large amounts of wholesome, restorative food, exercise, and a decent night's sleep without spiders crawling up the walls, all the members of the unit were fully recovered and in exuberant spirits.

However, they were not the Desi Arnazes anyone in the room had seen before.

Desi Romero and his cousin, Desi Gonza ez, who defected from "the intolerable situation in our homeland," will head up a Special Forces unit being formed at Benning after linguistic indoctrination and orthodontal treatment.

Gary saw Desi take Hiatus to their suite, after guiding Iris and Surprise to theirs.