dita
- an apocynaceous shrub, Alstonia scholaris, of tropical Africa and Asia, having large shiny whorled leaves and medicinal bark
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Word Origin
C19: from Tagalog
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Contemporary Examples
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 ChurchMarlow Stern
August 18, 2014
Earlier this week, a Daily Beast writer criticized Dita Von Teese's range of new 'sexy' maternity bras for women.
The package contains the lacy, underwired bras of the Dita Von Teese Maternity Collection.
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 DressesLiza Foreman
May 7, 2014
From couture shows in Paris to line-dancing in Texas, Dita Von Teese pays tribute to the legendary designer.
Historical Examples
He was about to lift the next tray, when Dita laid a detaining hand on his arm.
The BeautyMrs. Wilson Woodrow
When Dita wakened the next morning, it was very late, almost noon.
The BeautyMrs. Wilson Woodrow
But really, Dita, this move on Alice's part makes me furious.
The BeautyMrs. Wilson Woodrow
She came forward with Dita's note of the day before in her hand.
The BeautyMrs. Wilson Woodrow
Her strand of rubies had never given Dita such a glow of pride and pleasure.
The BeautyMrs. Wilson Woodrow