Etymology

desi

D2E1S1I1

Today it means: Of or pertaining to the culture, people, or products of South Asia; South Asian. Full definition →

Hindustani
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  1. Hindustani · borrowed from
  2. English todayDesi

Borrowed from Hindustani دیسی (desī) / देसी (desī).

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