BLASTIDE

Blas"tide, n. Etym: [Gr. sprout, fr. to grow.] (Biol.)

Definition: A small, clear space in the segments of the ovum, the precursor of the nucleus.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

2 June 2025

FOOTING

(noun) status with respect to the relations between people or groups; “on good terms with her in-laws”; “on a friendly footing”


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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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