dESika mf( I )n. ( fr. deSa ) relating to space ( opp. to kAlika , Bhāṣāp. ) or to any place or country
dESika a. ( kI f. ) [ deSena nirvfttaM tasyedaM vA-WaY ] 1 Local, provincial. 2 National, belonging to the whole country. 3 Belonging or having reference to space; Bhāṣā P. 120. 4 Acquainted with any place. 5 Teaching, pointing, directing, showing. — kaH 1 A teacher, preceptor. 2 A guide.