dita

/ (ˈdiːtə) /

noun

an apocynaceous shrub, Alstonia scholaris, of tropical Africa and Asia, having large shiny whorled leaves and medicinal bark

Nearby words

disyllabism, disyllabize, disyllable, disyoke, dit, dita, ditat deus, ditch, ditch-moss, ditchdigger, ditcher

Word Origin for dita

C19: from Tagalog

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Examples from the Web for dita

His world of stripping is much more fantasy-driven, and much more in the vein of SuicideGirls or Dita Von Teese.
Jessica Alba on 'Sin City,' Typecasting, and How Homophobia Pushed Her Away From the Church|Marlow Stern|August 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Earlier this week, a Daily Beast writer criticized Dita Von Teese's range of new 'sexy' maternity bras for women.
Dita Von Teese, My Breasts Are All Yours|Amanda Clayman|August 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The package contains the lacy, underwired bras of the Dita Von Teese Maternity Collection.
Dita Von Teese, Keep Your Hands Off Our Boobs|Emma Mahony|August 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In 2005, Dita von Teese wore a loud purple, Vivienne Westwood Birds of Paradise gown at her wedding to Marilyn Manson.
Here Comes the Bride…In Flaming Red: Two Centuries of Colorful Wedding Dresses|Liza Foreman|May 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST

From couture shows in Paris to line-dancing in Texas, Dita Von Teese pays tribute to the legendary designer.
My Friend Jean Paul Gaultier, By Dita Von Teese|Dita Von Teese|October 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST
"He has gone, actually gone," cried Dita, as Maud handed the letter back to her without comment.
The Beauty|Mrs. Wilson Woodrow
I'm on to all our various vagaries, but Dita Hepworth puzzles me.
The Beauty|Mrs. Wilson Woodrow
"It will jump Fuschia Fleming's way," replied Dita confidently.
The Beauty|Mrs. Wilson Woodrow
Dita stared at her in puzzled amazement for a moment and then she took her firmly by the shoulders.
The Beauty|Mrs. Wilson Woodrow
And Dita, who loved music and beauty and romance, smiled dreamily.
The Beauty|Mrs. Wilson Woodrow