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demi

 

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demi

Noun:

  1. A half of a standard measure, typically referring to a small serving of a beverage.

Example sentences:

  1. I'll have a demi of beer, please.
  2. She ordered a demi of coffee to start her day.

Adjective:

  1. Pertaining to something small in size or quantity; half.

Example sentences:

  1. In her travel bag, she only packed demi-sized toiletries.
  2. The demi portion of the cake was just enough for a taste.

Adverb:

  1. Used to describe something happening to a small extent or degree.

Example sentences:

  1. The wind blew gently, demi rustling the leaves.
  2. He smiled demi, unsure about sharing the news.

French Mythology:

  1. A half-god or demigod.

Example sentences:

  1. In Greek mythology, Hercules was a demi, born from the union of a god and a mortal.
  2. Many stories revolve around the adventures of various demis.

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