dita

/ ˈdiːtə /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of dita¹

C19: from Tagalog

Example Sentences

His world of stripping is much more fantasy-driven, and much more in the vein of SuicideGirls or Dita Von Teese.

From The Daily Beast

Earlier this week, a Daily Beast writer criticized Dita Von Teese's range of new 'sexy' maternity bras for women.

From The Daily Beast

The package contains the lacy, underwired bras of the Dita Von Teese Maternity Collection.

From The Daily Beast

In 2005, Dita von Teese wore a loud purple, Vivienne Westwood Birds of Paradise gown at her wedding to Marilyn Manson.

From The Daily Beast

From couture shows in Paris to line-dancing in Texas, Dita Von Teese pays tribute to the legendary designer.

From The Daily Beast

I feel the stirring of this power to catch your loveliness, Dita, and fix it on canvas imperishably.

From Project Gutenberg

She was able, however, from Dita's almost incoherent statements, to patch together a fairly accurate idea of what had occurred.

From Project Gutenberg

"He has gone, actually gone," cried Dita, as Maud handed the letter back to her without comment.

From Project Gutenberg

Dita drove home, with the faint smile still lingering about her lips, still dreaming in her eyes.

From Project Gutenberg

She sat with finger on lip deeply considering, while Dita still punctured the silence with loud occasional sobs.

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