abracadabra
(noun) gibberish and nonsense
Source: WordNet® 3.1
abracadabra (plural abracadabras)
A use of the mystical term āabracadabraā, supposed to work as part of a healing charm or a magical spell; any spell or incantation making use of the word. [from 16th c.]
Mumbo-jumbo; obscure language or technicalities; jargon. [from 19th c.]
abracadabra
Used to indicate that a magic trick or other illusion has been performed. [from 19th c.]
Synonym: hey presto
Source: Wiktionary
Ab`ra*ca*dab"ra, n. Etym: [L. Of unknown origin.]
Definition: A mystical word or collocation of letters written as in the figure. Worn on an amulet it was supposed to ward off fever. At present the word is used chiefly in jest to denote something without meaning; jargon.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
3 May 2025
(adjective) worth having or seeking or achieving; āa desirable jobā; ācomputer with many desirable featuresā; āa desirable outcomeā
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.
