desi

noun1

1. •
   A particular variety of cultivated chickpea.

   • These lighter coloured desis are now generally favoured by most markets as they look fresher, despite the majority of desis still ending up dehulled. — 2007

adjective1

1. •
   Of or pertaining to the culture, people, or products of South Asia; South Asian.

noun1

1. •
   A member of the South Asian diaspora.

   • Desis from the United States have an accent; those from Canada, another. — 2011