des res

British

/ dɛz rɛz /

noun

(in estate agents' jargon) a desirable residence

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Non-taco options are ample in portion and amply delicious: a giant carne asada platter, bowls of caldo des res, great quesadillas and super-tasty guacamole.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 4, 2018

But what if you could have a good nose round your prospective "des res" without getting up from your chair?

From BBC • May 23, 2016

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