algerine (usually uncountable, plural algerines)
A type of loosely woven cloth in stripes of bright colors, used for scarves, shawls and similar.
• lagerine, regaline
Algerine
(archaic) Algerian.
Algerine (plural Algerines)
(archaic) A native or inhabitant of Algiers or Algeria, especially of Moorish or Berber descent, or of non-European descent.
(archaic) A pirate, especially one from the Barbary Coast.
• lagerine, regaline
Source: Wiktionary
Al`ge*rine", a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to Algiers or Algeria.
Al`ge*rine", n.
Definition: A native or one of the people of Algiers or Algeria. Also, a pirate.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
27 November 2024
(adjective) causing or able to cause nausea; “a nauseating smell”; “nauseous offal”; “a sickening stench”
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.
