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do·mes·tic (dō mes′tik, də-)
adjective
- having to do with the home or housekeeping; of the house or family domestic joys
- of one's own country or the country referred to
- made or produced in the home country; native domestic wine
- domesticated; tame: said of animals
- enjoying and attentive to the home and family life
Etymology: ME < OFr domestique < L domesticus < domus: see dome
noun
- a servant for the home, as a maid or cook
- native products
- sheets, blankets, towels, etc.
Related Forms:
- domestically do·mes′·ti·cally adverb
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