Des Definition & Meaning

des
noun
  1. a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
  2. synthetic nonsteroid with the properties of estrogen; formerly used to treat menstrual problems but was found to be associated with vaginal cancers in the daughters of women so treated during pregnancy

"Des" in song lyrics

See how des is used in real songs:

  • "The allegory of the 'madeleines' L'allegorie des"
    MC Solaar — Obsolete
  • "az des"
    AOL — AOL
  • "congenital adrenal hyperplasia des"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with des

Usage tips for "des"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "des" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for des to find words that pair well.

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