ashlars
plural of ashlar
Source: Wiktionary
Ash"lar, Ash"ler, n. Etym: [OE. ascheler, achiler, OF. aiseler, fr. aiselle, dim. of ais plank, fr. L. axis, assis, plank, axle. See Axle.]
1. (Masonry) (a) Hewn or squared stone; also, masonry made of squared or hewn stone. Rough ashlar, a block of freestone as brought from the quarry. When hammer-dressed it is known as common ashlar. Knight.
(b) In the United States especially, a thin facing of squared and dressed stone upon a wall of rubble or brick. Knight.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
21 February 2025
(noun) some artifact that has been restored or reconstructed; “the restoration looked exactly like the original”
Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain Coffea species. When coffee berries turn from green to bright red – indicating ripeness – they are picked, processed, and dried. Dried coffee seeds are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor.
