dita

/ (ˈdiːtə) /

noun

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

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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