Desert vs. Dessert · distinguish their meanings and uses

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Your new ahaDesert refers to a dry region or to abandon something while dessert is a sweet food course

Desert names a dry region, while dessert's double S is a handy reminder people often want seconds. Source: Wiktionary: desert ↗

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