demi

Meanings

• A term used to describe something that is half or part of something else.

  - "The demi-moon is a term used to describe the shape of the moon when it is only half illuminated by the sun."
  - "In literature, a demi-god is a creature that is half god and half mortal. These beings often possess godlike powers and are revered by mortals."
  - "In cooking, a demi-glace is a rich brown sauce made from a reduction of demi-glace stock and a mirepoix. This sauce is often used as a base for other sauces or as a finishing sauce for meats and other dishes."

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Pronunciation

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   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79268003"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with demi
demi , semi , combi , contra , prota , peri , hemi

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. demi (term)
   

2. demi (female name)
   

3. demi (short for demon)
   

4. demi (past tense of diminish)
   

5. demi (unit of measurement)
   

6. demi (color)
   

7. demi (musical term)
   

8. demi (abbreviation for demonstration)
   

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Variants

List of all variants of demi that leads to same result
demi- , demi-glace , demi-glaces , demi-sec

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'demi' comes from the Latin word 'demi', which means 'half' or 'part'. This term has been used in various contexts over the centuries to describe something that is half or part of something else.

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