1. A desirable residence
   "The estate agent described the property as a des res with stunning views"

1. A potent synthetic oestrogen used in medicine and livestock feed
   "DES was once prescribed to prevent miscarriages but was later found to cause health issues";
   - diethylstilbestrol, diethylstilboestrol, stilbestrol, stilboestrol
    
2. Synthetic nonsteroid with the properties of oestrogen; formerly used to treat menstrual problems but was found to be associated with vaginal cancers in the daughters of women so treated during pregnancy
   "The use of DES during pregnancy was discontinued due to its harmful effects";
   - diethylstilbesterol, stilbesterol

1. A Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies, with capital Dover
   - Delaware, Diamond State, First State, Del.

Type of: American state, estrogen [N. Amer], nonsteroid, nonsteroidal, oestrogen [Brit, Cdn]

Part of: America, 'Merica, Mid-Atlantic states, the States, U.S., U.S.A., United States, United States of America, US, USA

Encyclopedia: DES