des

Des · proper noun

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Definitions

proper noun

  1. 1.

    A male given name, typically a short form of Desmond or Desiderio.

  2. 2.

    A common element in place names, especially in the United States (as in Des Moines).

Related words

See also: desmond

Etymology

As a personal name, a shortened form of Desmond, from Irish Deas-Mumhan meaning "South Munster." In place names like Des Moines, from French des moines meaning "of the monks."