ACANTHOID

acanthoid, acanthous, spinous

(adjective) shaped like a spine or thorn

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

acanthoid (comparative more acanthoid, superlative most acanthoid)

Having the shape of a spine or thorn

Source: Wiktionary



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14 May 2024

CHOKER

(noun) an unfortunate person who is unable to perform effectively because of nervous tension or agitation; “he could win if he wasn’t a choker”


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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