HyperDic: disa

English > 2 senses of the word disa / DISA:
NOUNplantdisaany orchid of the genus Disa
groupDISA, Defense Information Systems Agencya combat support agency in the Department of Defense responsible / responsible for developing and operating and supporting information systems to serve the needs of the President / President and the Secretary ... / Secretary of Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff
disa / DISA > pronunciation
Soundsdih'sah
Rhymesbalsa ... Walesa: 36 rhymes with sah...
English > disa: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
MeaningAny orchid of the genus Disa; beautiful orchids with dark green leaves and usually hooded flowers; much prized as emblematic flowers in their native regions.
Member ofgenus Disagenus of showy tropical African terrestrial orchids
Broaderorchid, orchidaceous plantAny of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
English > DISA: 2 senses > noun 2, group
MeaningA combat support agency in the Department of Defense responsible / responsible for developing and operating and supporting information systems to serve the needs of the President / President and the Secretary ... / Secretary of Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
SynonymDefense Information Systems Agency
Part ofDepartment of Defense, Defense Department, United States Department of Defense, Defense, DoDThe federal department responsible / responsible for safeguarding national security of the United States
Broaderagency, federal agency, government agency, bureau, office, authorityAn administrative unit of government

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