DESERT

Desert

Désert may refer to: "Désert" , a 2002 song by Émilie Simon, Désert , a 1980 novel by J. M. G. Le Clézio,

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desert

Noun

  1. That which is deserved or merited; a just punishment or reward

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A barren area of land or desolate terrain, especially one with little water or vegetation; a wasteland.
  2. Any barren place or situation.

Verb

  1. To leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake.
    You can't just drive off and desert me here, in the middle of nowhere.
  2. To leave one's duty or post, especially to leave a military or naval unit without permission.
    Anyone found deserting will be shot.

Adjective

  1. Abandoned, deserted, or uninhabited; usually of a place.
    They were marooned on a desert island in the Pacific.


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