disa

[ dee-suh, dahy- ]

noun

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.

Origin of disa

¹

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

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DISA

abbreviation

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).

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How to use disa in a sentence

Tankee, massa buckaraw; you gi me lilly lif, me bery glad;—disa ting damma heby.
The Politician Out-Witted | Samuel Low
The ancient Scandinavians worshiped a virgin goddess called disa.
Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions | T. W. Doane
There are gardeners, such as Mr. Cook at Loughborough, who grow disa grandiflora like a weed.
About Orchids | Frederick Boyle
I had the good fortune to do as much for disa Cooperi, though not by my own skill.
About Orchids | Frederick Boyle
The D. graminifolia or Blue disa section do not increase by stolons.
Orchids | James O'Brien

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