ALQUIFOU

Al"qui*fou, n. Etym: [Equiv. to arquifoux, F. alquifoux, Sp. alquifĂłl, fr. the same Arabic word as alcohol. See Alcohol.]

Definition: A lead ore found in Cornwall, England, and used by potters to give a green glaze to their wares; potter's ore.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

28 April 2025

HAPPY

(adjective) enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure; “a happy smile”; “spent many happy days on the beach”; “a happy marriage”


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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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