disa

¹

[ dee-suh, dahy- ]

noun

1. any of several plants of the genus Disa in the orchid family, primarily found in Africa and Madagascar and having tuberous roots and usually white, purple, or red flowers.

DISA

²

abbreviation for

1. Defense Information Systems Agency: an agency of the U.S. Department of Defense providing information technology support to the U.S. military: formerly the Defense Communications Agency (DCA).

Word History and Origins

Origin of disa¹

First recorded in 1810–20; from New Latin, of obscure origin

Example Sentences

Tankee, massa buckaraw; you gi me lilly lif, me bery glad;—disa ting damma heby.

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The ancient Scandinavians worshiped a virgin goddess called Disa.

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There are gardeners, such as Mr. Cook at Loughborough, who grow Disa grandiflora like a weed.

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I had the good fortune to do as much for Disa Cooperi, though not by my own skill.

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The D. graminifolia or Blue Disa section do not increase by stolons.

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