ANTEMURAL

An`te*mu"ral, n. Etym: [L. antemurale: ante + murus wall. See Mural.]

Definition: An outwork of a strong, high wall, with turrets, in front gateway (as of an old castle), for defending the entrance.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

23 December 2024

QUANDONG

(noun) Australian tree having hard white timber and glossy green leaves with white flowers followed by one-seeded glossy blue fruit


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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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