ABATISES

Noun

abatises

plural of abatis

Source: Wiktionary


ABATIS

Ab"a*tis, Aba"t*tis, n. Etym: [F. abatis, abattis, mass of things beaten or cut down, fr. abattre. See Abate.] (Fort.)

Definition: A means of defense formed by felled trees, the ends of whose branches are sharpened and directed outwards, or against the enemy.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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AMATORY

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Coffee Trivia

Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.

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