AVISO

Etymology

Noun

aviso (plural avisos or avisoes)

advisory; information; advice; intelligence.

An advice boat, or dispatch boat.

A mid-sized colonial warship

Synonyms

• adviso

Source: Wiktionary


A*vi"so, n. Etym: [Sp.]

1. Information; advice.

2. An advice boat, or dispatch boat.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

3 May 2025

DESIRABLE

(adjective) worth having or seeking or achieving; “a desirable job”; “computer with many desirable features”; “a desirable outcome”


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Coffee Trivia

In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.

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