deseret

[ˌdɛzəˈrɛt]

deseret Definition

  • 1a proposed state of the United States comprising most of the territory of Utah, with its capital at Salt Lake City
  • 2the name of a writing system developed in the mid-19th century by the Mormons

Using deseret: Examples

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  • Example

    The State of Deseret was proposed in 1849.

  • Example

    The Deseret alphabet was used by the Mormons in the 19th century.

Origins of deseret

from Book of Mormon 'deseret', meaning 'honeybee'

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Summary: deseret in Brief

'Deseret' [ˌdɛzəˈrɛt] has two meanings. First, it refers to a proposed state of the United States that would have included most of the territory of Utah, with its capital at Salt Lake City. Second, it is the name of a writing system developed in the mid-19th century by the Mormons. Examples include 'The State of Deseret was proposed in 1849.' and 'The Deseret alphabet was used by the Mormons in the 19th century.'